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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...

Under the Lights | Week Three | Sept. 12, 2024

BY D MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The following is a wrap-up of our local high school football teams: Bearegard (2-1, R 1-0) beat Marbury 57-7, and will travel to Marbury on Sept. 13; Benjamin Russell (1-2, R 1-0) beat Calera 55-28, and will host Chilton...

Offensive woes doom Tigers in loss to Golden Bears

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In Saturday afternoon’s SEC/ACC battle, the visiting University of California Golden Bears (2-0) avenged their home loss from a year ago by defeating the Auburn Tigers (1-1) 21-14.Saturday’s rematch from last season’s clash...

Tigers score early and often

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers recorded the 800th win in program history in grand fashion Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium, defeating the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 73-3. It was the most points scored in a season opener in 109 years...