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THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has named Jacob Ozment as the interim head football coach of the Warriors for the 2026 season. In a press release provided by LSA, Ozment first thanked God for ...

LEE COUNTY — During the Monday, June 29, Lee County Commission meeting, the commission voted to change the polling place at the Beulah Fire Station No 3 to the Rocky Mount Baptist Church. John “Red” ...

The American Village in Montevallo is gearing up to host Sweet Home 250 — Where Freedom Feels Like Home, Alabama’s official ...

ALABAMA — Fireworks are a festive addition to 4th of July celebrations, but they can cause several dangers. To avoid the risk of wildfire, be prepared this Independence Day. The Alabama Cooperative ...

Local art and history mark America’s 250th anniversary BY GRACIE GOODMANFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Southside Center of ...

EAST ALABAMA — The Observer, The LaFayette Sun and LIVE Lee Magazine brought home 33 awards in the 2026 Alabama Press Association Media Awards, including several first-place honors and major overall ...

STATE OF ALABAMACOUNTY OF LEENOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSUREDEFAULT having been made in the terms of that certain mortgage ...

The Character Council of Opelika exists to encourage character traits in our community. As the council promotes character words, we find inspiration in the writings of America’s Founders, whose own ...

The Beauregard Diamond League Baseball 10U team claimed the Division II state championship, defeating Ashford 6-1 and 3-1 in back-to-back games at Thompson Park in Montgomery on June 29.Beauregard ...