by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2021 | Education
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. This summer, families are truly ready to get out and travel! I congratulate families on finding creative ways to have fun when we had to stay home last summer but...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2021 | Education
Contributed by Chrisand Amy Hess Andrew Hess, a member of Boy Scout Troop 858 and a senior at Opelika High School, earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. Only 3 to 4% of Boy Scout members ever attain this prestigious honor. In...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2021 | Education
Xavier Sanford (right), recent Auburn High School graduate, is one of 13 students in the state of Alabama to receive a national three-year ROTC scholarship. He will be attending Jacksonville State...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2021 | Community
Girls S.T.E.P.S. Inc., and The Knee High Foundation awarded gift baskets to the winners of the Father’s Day “Father of the Year” Essay Contest at Saturday’s Together Opelika “Game On” flag football event. Pictured (top) the sibling trio of Kaden Cooper and...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2021 | Sports
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Despite a constant downpour of rain, the city of Opelika’s spirit was uplifted on Saturday with the Together Opelika “Game On” flag football event. “Man this is awesome,” said Opelika Police Chief Shane Healey. “These...
