by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Featured
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is inviting travelers to experience the magic, history and scenery of England and Scotland during its 2027 Opelika Abroad trip.The “Wizarding Wonders of England & Scotland” tour is scheduled for Oct....
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to approve Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and Austin Bayles to the E-911 Communications District Board after the second reading of those openings.District 5 Commissioner...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABMAIN RE: THE MATTER OF JOHN MALCOLM RILEY, I, deceasedCASE NO. 2019-B-142Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of June, 2026, by the Hon. Jere Colley, Judge of the...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — One of the first things I learned in the military was that equipment only helps if you know how to use it. Beginning in Basic Training and carrying over into the everyday life and job of being in the military, we spent countless hours...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Obituaries
BESSIE “BESS” DELZANNE HOBBS LORDBessie “Bess” Delzanne Hobbs Lord, age 81, died on July 5, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Bess’s life will be held at Frederick Dean Funeral Home chapel on Friday July 17, at 10:30 a.m. Tony McCullough, senior pastor of Christ...
