by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High School football team continues to workout Monday through Thursday, preparing for the upcoming season. Head coach Erik Speakman, appearing “On the Mark”, said over 100 players, including upcoming ninth...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Sports
Contributed byAU Athletics Junior shortstop Ryan Bliss earned his fifth All-America honor of the 2021 season as he was tabbed Third Team All-America by D1 Baseball on Monday. Bliss has now been named First Team All-America by NCBWA, Second Team All-America by...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Sports
By Maddie JoinerFor the Opelika Observer Former Auburn guard Jared Harper is returning to The Plains this summer to host the inaugural Jared Harper Basketball Skills Camp. Camp will be at Lee-Scott Academy July 6-8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration costs $225. Boys...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Events, Schools
By Maddie JoinerFor the Opelika Observer Is your daughter interested in entrepreneurship? If so, then the Girls S.T.E.P.S Inc. Girl Boss Program is for them. The Girl Boss Program is for girls grades 5-12 who are interested in learning how to start their own business....
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Schools
Contributed byKindred Healthcare The Kindred Institute of Inclusion and Equity, an initiative of Kindred Healthcare, LLC, last week awarded a grant of $1,000 to Valley Haven School, a not-for-profit located in eastern Alabama that provides education, training, special...