by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2015 | Community
By Fred Woods Editor Opelika Medal of Honor recipient Command Sergeant Major (ret.) Bennie D. Adkins’ latest honor took place at the Opelika Sportsplex last Saturday morning when a bronze statue of then-SFC Adkins in action at Camp A Shau, Vietnam in March of 1966 was...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2015 | Obituaries
Frank “Buddy” deGraffenried Frank M. deGraffenried IV passed away March 5, 2015 at his home in Notasulga, Alabama at the age of 60. He was born February 5, 1955 in Lee County, Alabama to Frank M. deGraffenried III and Delores Brooks deGraffenried Driscoll. Frank...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2015 | D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Columnist BASEBALL The OHS varsity baseball team defeated BRHS and rival AHS, improving the overall record to 15-3 and 1-0 in the Area. OHS versus AHS: Opelika defeated the visiting Tigers 7-0 behind a strong pitching and offensive effort...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2015 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor Opelika Utilities’ W. Warner Williams Water Resource Park has won the 2015 Grand Award for Engineering Excellence. “We were very pleased. Going into it, we felt like we would receive some recognition, but I don’t think we ever thought...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 20, 2015 | Education
