by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Letter to the Editor
OPINION — It is often said that nothing is harder or more important than being a parent. As the mother of four young children, this is not a mere cliché but a daily reality in our indescribably chaotic, but blessed household. In this season, it is my job to wade...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Letter to the Editor
OPINION — I am contacting you to share my recent experience with being denied a STAR ID.I hope this information may help other married women who find themselves in a similar situation.My husband and I married in 1985. As soon as we received our certified marriage...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Obituaries
JUDITH “JUDY” DUDLEY ABRAMSJudy Dudley Abrams, beloved child of God, was received into the presence of heaven on Friday, Dec. 13, 2025.Her earthly life began when she was born March 1, 1941, in Opelika to her parents: Charles Glenn Dudley and Emma Wooddy Dudley. All...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — As mid-April arrives, spring sports in Opelika are reaching the stretch run, and the postseason picture is beginning to take shape. Some teams already know where they stand, while others are still battling for positions as area play intensifies. Lady...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Opelika High School and Smiths Station High School softball teams split their series, with the Lady Panthers riding a four-run third inning to a 9-5 road victory on April 7 and the Lady Bulldogs returning the favor with...
