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AU to host 2024 SEC Softball Tourney

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– There’s no place like home for Auburn University softball.After taking two-out-of-three over the weekend at home against No. 17 Alabama, Auburn will stay at Jane B. Moore field to host this year’s SEC Softball Tournament....

Opelika pickleball facility gets new sound system

CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA PARKS & REC OPELIKA — The Opelika pickleball facility announced a new partnership with Nature Made, a leading provider of vitamins and supplements.A special presentation took place May 1 to mark the beginning of this partnership. Nature Made...

McCall named AD at Lee-Scott

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has announced the hiring of Clay McCall as the school’s new Executive Director of Athletics.McCall comes to Lee-Scott from Bob Jones High School in Madison, where he has been the Patriots’ athletic director for...

Trinity Christian School rules at AISA state tennis championships

Sweeps boys and girls singles, team and doubles titles Opelika’s Trinity Christian School tennis team captured the AISA Boys State Championship on Tuesday in Montgomery. Pictured above are Coaches Brenda Nell and Julia Gunter, Matthew Cornelius, Will Fisher, Cole...

Going ‘bowling’ in Nashville

Going ‘bowling’ in Nashville

Dec 7, 2023

Auburn to face Maryland in Music City Bowl CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY SPORTS AUBURN — Auburn University will play the Maryland Terrapins of...

Students in the news:

Students in the news:

Dec 7, 2023

Beulah student wins reading contest Alysa Hatchett, a fifth grader at Beulah Elementary School, was surprised by the Alabama Education Association...

The ‘final four’ of college football playoffs

The ‘final four’ of college football playoffs

Dec 7, 2023

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — New Year’s Day will mark the tenth iteration of the four-team College Football Playoff as the SEC...

Two new disc golf courses now open at Opelika’s Spring Villa

Two new disc golf courses now open at Opelika’s Spring Villa

Dec 1, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATION OPELIKA— Opelika Parks and Recreation hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Spring Villa...

British fan attends Iron Bowl

British fan attends Iron Bowl

Dec 1, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COMPHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Iron Bowl may have been a heartbreak for most Auburn...

Late touchdown lifts Tide to Iron Bowl win

Late touchdown lifts Tide to Iron Bowl win

Dec 1, 2023

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER | PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES AUBURN — Prior to Alabama’s improbable touchdown pass on 4th down and goal from the...

On the Mark – Lady Bulldogs fall to 2-4 record

On the Mark – Lady Bulldogs fall to 2-4 record

Nov 30, 2023

BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION —BASKETBALLThe OHS varsity Lady Bulldog basketball team dropped to 2-4 overall after losing to Park...

AU Men’s BB Rides Bench to First Win of Season

AU Men’s BB Rides Bench to First Win of Season

Nov 16, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER | PHOTO BY JAMIE HOLT, AUBURN TIGERS AUBURN — Auburn University men’s basketball went as its bench went on Friday...

Recap: AU Tigers easily handle Arkansas

Recap: AU Tigers easily handle Arkansas

Nov 16, 2023

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER | PHOTO BY ZACH BLAND, AUBURN TIGERS AUBURN — In its best overall performance of the season, the Auburn Tigers...

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