by The Observer Staff | Aug 9, 2012 | Column
I’ve been thinking of getting a tattoo….okay, I’m really thinking about drawing one on with a Sharpie. I had to chuckle a little thinking about how many of my friends gasped after reading the first part of that statement. I really have nothing against tattoos,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 6, 2012 | Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Editor The Opelika Dixie Youth Majors Ozone All-Star team (11 and 12-year olds) advanced to the state tournament in Fairhope after winning the district tournament in Opelika last week. The team will play in the state tournament beginning on...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 6, 2012 | D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Editor Dixie Baseball The Opelika Dixie Boys baseball team (14-year olds) will be the host team in the district tournament that starts tonight at Harrelson Field at West Ridge Park. The tournament is double elimination and features 11 teams....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 6, 2012 | Sports
by the Opelika Observer staff Opelika Parks and Recreation director Sam Bailey wants citizens’ input on what Parks and Rec should do with the space formerly occupied by the pool at the Denson Drive Recreation Center. In May, workers began filling in the former...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 6, 2012 | Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Editor The Opelika High School Athletic Department took the week off due to the AHSAA all-star week in Montgomery. Coach Brian Blackmon is the Offensive Coordinator for the South All-Star football team. Opelika will have two players, Braden...