by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Community
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street Executive Director Kelsey Sullivan attended the Main Street Alabama Day on the Hill event, which helps the organization continue to increase impact as it helps Main Street communities across the state.” “Main...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JEANETTE LEONARD BROOME, Deceased. Case No.: 2025-C87 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Benjamin H. Parr, Personal...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPIINION — Ben Franklin said, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” He could have added a third certainty: “The rains and the winds will come.” Long before Franklin’s time, Jesus reminded us that the foundation you build your life upon will be tested. Here...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Obituaries
BRYANT LEE BATTS II Bryant Lee Batts II, 45, also known to family and friends as Bucky, was born to Maire Sharpe and Charles “Eddie” Batts Jr. on Dec. 3, 1980, and passed away on Jan. 12, 2026. He was a life-long wild child who had a passion for dirt bikes,...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs boys’ and girls’ basketball programs faced a challenging stretch of competition this week, suffering key losses against regional rivals Central-Phenix City and Auburn. BOYS BASKETBALL Bulldogs Fall Hard to Central The Opelika boys’...
