by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Politics
Property exchange paves way for new fire station BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council introduced an ordinance during Tuesday night’s meeting authorizing a property exchange and lease agreement between the city and the East Alabama Health Care...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Featured
BY THE FAMILY OF MAJOR JOHN “ALEX” KLINNER On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation — those who stood in the gap, often far from home, so that others might live in freedom.Among them is Major John Alex...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Obituaries
MARY LOUISEWEATHERLEYMary Louise Weatherley, 82, from Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 8. Mrs. Mary was loved by many, especially her family and the many families she touched during her childcare career.A celebration of life was...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Sports
By Daniel Schmidt LOACHAPOKA — The Loachapoka High School softball team’s season ended in the 2A Central Regional Tournament with consecutive losses. The Lady Indians (6-10) fell 15-0 to Central Coosa County High School (3-18) and 31-16 to Central-Hayneville (5-8) at...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — With the final whistle blowing under the lights at Bulldog Stadium Friday night, the curtain has officially fallen on the 2025–26 Opelika High School athletics calendar. The annual Red vs. Black Spring scrimmage served as the closing chapter of the school...
