by The Observer Staff | Apr 13, 2016 | D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell sports columnist SOFTBALL The OHS softball team improved to 10-10 after beating Woodland and Auburn last week. The Lady Bulldogs pounded Woodland 14-0 behind strong pitching and 12 hits. Senior pitcher Alexis Sydnor allowed one hit and struck...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 13, 2016 | Politics
By Fred Woods Editor The Lee County Commission voted to proceed with a new County Recycling Building to be constructed on the west side of Williamson Avenue near its intersection with Society Hill Road. Of the estimated $900,000 cost of the project, $260,500 is...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 13, 2016 | Community, Events
By Ann Cipperly Opelika Observer Great food from 15 restaurants, wine and a silent auction will provide an entertaining evening at the Museum of East Alabama’s Fourth Annual Taste of the Town April 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the museum on Ninth Street in downtown Opelika....
by The Observer Staff | Apr 13, 2016 | Community
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Streaming devices, sticks and consoles like AppleTV and Roku and other may be facing an emerging competitor – and the new business is now distributing its product in the Lee County area. John Brandt, former owner of the War...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 13, 2016 | Politics, Slider
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Sgt. Craig Vickers was recognized for being named the Opelika Police Department’s Officer of the Year at last week’s city council meeting. Mayor Gary Fuller presented Vickers with a check and a gift card to Outback Steakhouse. “Back...
