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Lee-Scott stays undefeated while handing Beulah first loss of season

BY DAVID YOHNFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy ran their record to 4-0 (2-0; 3A Region 4) with a hard-fought, 24-7 win over the previously undefeated Beulah Bobcats (3-1).The Warriors scored 10 unanswered points after Beulah scored late in the first half to...

Smiths Station begins storm shelter construction

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION —Smiths Station broke ground Monday on its new storm shelter, which will be located right behind city hall.“I appreciate all of you coming out,” said Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley. “… This...

Hooked Martial ArtsEmpowering special needs individuals through adaptive training

BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hooked Martial Arts of Opelika offers an adaptive martial arts program specifically for children and adults with special needs. This adaptive program specializes in making martial arts accessible for everyone, offering...

Loachapoka’s Thelma Jones celebrates 105th birthday, offers words of wisdom

Thelma Jones, pictured at right, was born in Loachapoka on Sept. 19, 1919, and has been a lifelong resident. She is the mother of two children and has more than 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her words of advice are, “Be thankful for all the storms in your...