At noon on Sept. 1, following a long illness and surrounded by her family, Victoria slipped from this world and into the arms ...

LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Matthes ...

Friday night carried extra significance for Opelika High School head coach Jonathan Chandler. Standing on the home sideline at Bulldog Stadium, Chandler watched his team respond to a difficult ...

Service is at the heart of the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Through a network of Extension agents and trained volunteers, the program is an active partner across Alabama — ...

An apparent game-winning touchdown that a penalty negated and a pick-six moments later ensured Loachapoka High School started its flag football season off with two losses. The Lady Indians (0-2) fell ...

FOR THE OBSERVER Lee County Superintendent of Education Mike Howard stated he will resign, effective Dec. 31. He did not ...

Alex Golesh’s first game as Auburn’s 33rd head coach unfolded like most Auburn games the previous three seasons. The kind of stomach-in-your-throat rollercoaster of a game Tiger fans had hoped was ...

Theresa Hope Turner Theresa Hope Turner, age 86, of Phenix City, passed away on Sept. 7, 2026, at Piedmont Midtown with her children present. She was born Sept. 27, 1939, in Seale, Alabama, to the ...

The Sept. 1 Auburn City Council meeting abruptly ended nearly two hours after it began amid finger-pointing over who was to ...

Annual fundraiser brings local teams together to support adult literacy programs BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY ...

One of the most intriguing storylines surrounding Opelika football this season is the battle at quarterback, a competition ...

Opelika High School won a thrilling shootout over Lee-Scott Academy on Aug. 31, winning 3-2 at Samford Gymnasium.The Lady ...