by The Observer Staff | Feb 20, 2015 | Obituaries
Carol Robison Painter Memorial service for Carol Robison Painter, 64, of Opelika was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Mrs. Painter passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. She was born July 7, 1950, in Big Stone Gap, Va., and had lived in Opelika...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 20, 2015 | Community, Education, Events, Slider
By Rebekah Martin Assistant Editor Those who missed the opportunity to see the Opelika High School Theatre Society perform their award-winning interpretation of “Quilt: A Musical Celebration” will have one final chance Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 20, 2015 | Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Columnist OHS WRESTLING Three OHS wrestlers won medals at the 2015 AHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Huntsville last weekend. Coach Jim Davis watched Angelo Farrow, Ethan Knight and Tory Birdsong win awards. Junior Angelo Farrow finished...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 20, 2015 | Community, Events
By Fred Woods Editor Historic old Oak Bowery United Methodist Church has always “done church” the traditional way, but declining church attendance has led them to think about other ways to worship and witness to the community. As they are accustomed to “traditional”...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 13, 2015 | Community, Politics
By Rebekah Martin Assistant Editor Ward 1 councilwoman Patsy Jones, who was recently recognized for 20 years of public service, will hold an informational meeting for parents of new high school students Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at Carver Primary...