by The Observer Staff | Sep 26, 2017 | Obituaries
Gene Meadows Gene Meadows, age 85, of Opelika passed away on September 22, 2017. He was born on November 3, 1931, to the late O.K. and Elizabeth Meadows, in Graceville, FL and moved to Opelika in 1963. Mr. Meadows served in the Unites States Navy and he was general...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 26, 2017 | Obituaries
Gene Core Funeral service for Gene Core, 68, of Opelika, AL, was 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Reverend Roger L. Jones officiated. Mr. Core, who passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 23, 2017 | Sports
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter A stellar defensive performance and reliable rushing attack helped Beulah cruise 46-0 over region rival Central of Coosa County Friday night. With the win, Beulah’s second, the Bobcats have matched their combined win total from the past...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 23, 2017 | Sports
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter The Beauregard Hornets treated both students and alumni to a big homecoming win Friday night, as they demolished region foe Talladega 47-6. The Tigers were barraged by a heavy dose of Beauregard’s star running back and Mississippi State...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 21, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter The Opelika Bicycle Advisory Committee’s ‘Johnny Ray Century Ride for Parkinson’s Disease’ will be this Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Presented by the East Alabama Cycling Club, proceeds from the ride will be donated to the Davis Phinney...