by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2012 | Obituaries
Alma Black Hayes 1953-2012 Funeral services for Alma Black Hayes, 59, of Valley, were held at 3 p.m. on Aug. 26, at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Dr. Rusty Sowell officiated. Burial was in Garden Hills Cemetery. Visitation was at 2 p.m. on Sunday one hour prior to the...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2012 | Education
by Kathy Crump Opelika Observer Last Friday night, Duck Samford stadium hosted the annual Band-O-Rama — a showcase of bands from all over the area. The Auburn University marching band kicked off the night with their pre-game show and ended the event with some...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2012 | Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Editor School began last week and the athletic department is in full swing. The volleyball, cross country and football teams will all start the regular season this week or next week. The volleyball team will host Beauregard and Lanier on...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2012 | Sports
Special to the Opelika Observer The Beauregard Hornets opened up the 2012 football season against Central of Clay County in one of the “Champions Challenge” games in Montgomery’s Crampton Bowl. The AHSAA started playing three football games the week before the...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2012 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions
I am writing to comment on one of your regular writers each week. I am an older reader, but I enjoy Angie Brown’s column. She writes of things of human interest and no doubt things many of us have encountered ourselves. I look for her every week. Keep up the good...