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Panthers Outlast Hornets in Local Late Season Test

The varsity Smiths Station softball team defeated Beauregard, 2-1, in a non-region home game April 20. Smiths Station, the No. 3 seed in the AHSAA 7A Area 4 standings, will play in its doube- elimination area tournament against No. 2 seed Auburn on May 1. Beauregard,...

Opelika Girls Soccer Preparing for Playoffs

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika High School Bulldogs girls soccer team has wasted no time adapting to competing as a 7A squad. The Bulldogs achieved a 7-5 overall record this season and went 4-2 in an area that included teams like Auburn and...

Playing with Purpose

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 OBSERVER

Go Bo Go!

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 emergency...
Bulldogs Fall in Final Seconds

Bulldogs Fall in Final Seconds

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