by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Community, Featured
“A veteran is someone who embodies Isaiah 6:8, ‘And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’” Col. (Ret.) Glenn Schmick, U.S., said during Opelika’s Veterans Day event on Monday, Nov. 11....
by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Obituaries
MARTHA JEAN KIRKMartha Jean Kirk of Opelika was born June 9, 1953, and passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 4, 2024. She was 71 years old.She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Kathryn Stringfellow and Andrew Hickman, and her brother, Earl...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
Opelika to play against Hoover Friday OPINION — Opelika (9-2) football thumped Florence (6-5) by a score of 43-7 last Friday at Bulldog Stadium in the round one of the AHSAA Class 7A football playoffs.The Dogs started fast, blocking the Falcons’ first punt and setting...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Sports
Beauregard falls in first round (C)KenRockwell.com858 453-2099 BY DAVID YOHN | FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Beauregard knew coming into their first round matchup with Eufaula that stopping their running attack would be one of the keys to winning the game. However,...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
Dadeville’s Grand Bakery OPINION — As I’ve mentioned before in this column, when I attended Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), Dadeville High School was a big rival of ours.Alex City is in West Tallapoosa County, and...
