by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2025 | Community, Education
Reception held July 10 at Opelika Chamber of Commerce headquarters BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — A large contingency of Opelikans showed up to welcome Dr. Kevin Davis to town.The board of education hosted a meet-and-greet for the new Opelika City Schools...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2025 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM OPELIKA — Registration is now open for the Sportsplex Tri for Kids (ages 6-15) and Small Fry Tri (ages 2-5), happening Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics Center. Whether it’s your child’s first race or one of...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The countdown is on for the 2025 FOX Sports 910-1310 “The Game” High School Media Days, proudly presented by The Orthopaedic Clinic. This two-day blitz of local high school football teams will take place July 29 and 30 at an exciting new...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2025 | Obituaries
VICKIE CAROLYN RIGSBYVickie Carolyn Gable Rigsby passed away at home on April 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Vickie was born on April 10, 1949, in Opelika. She was a loving sister and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Vickie attended Cosmetology...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Fellowship is one of our greatest needs. Homes, cars, jewelry, money are things we want but none of those things can satisfy our need of fellowship with other people.We are not made to live alone. Human beings are hard-wired to need other...
