by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2023 | Sports
After three rainy sundays in a row, Miracle League of East Alabama got its season underway Saturday, April 15. Around 200 total players across 12 different teams participated in the opening ceremonies. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/THE...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2023 | Community, Events, Sports
Bo Bikes Bama is an annual charity bike ride led by Alabama native and Auburn University great Bo Jackson. Every year, Jackson bikes across the state to raise money for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund, which provides crucial disaster preparedness and...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2023 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
OPINION — As early childhood teachers we try to celebrate each day with our classroom of young children. Wednesday, April 26, is celebrated as “Hug A Friend Day!” An unknown author truly coined what a hug means to us by writing “The Hug.” A few lines of this...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2023 | Community, Schools
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Power Services and the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) are pleased to announce the local winners of the 2023 AMEA Scholarship. Each year, AMEA awards a $2,500 scholarship to 40 high school students. To be...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2023 | Column, Politics, Steve Flowers
Alabama Political Leaders under 45 OPINION — It may appear to you and most casual observers of Alabama politics that our Alabama elected officials are old. That observation is accurate when you observe our current leaders in the highest offices. The governor’s office...
