by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After making it to the quarterfinals in the Alabama High School Athletic Association 6A/7A flag football playoffs last year for the first time in school history, Opelika High School’s flag football team knew it could make it...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPINION —The Opelika Bulldogs continued their playoff run in commanding fashion Friday night, defeating the Baker Hornets 35-9 in the second round of the AHSAA Class 7A playoffs in the friendly confines of Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs (9-3) showcased a balanced...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE HARBOR OPELIKA — At The Harbor at Opelika, the health and safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. As part of our commitment to providing a clean, healthy and supportive environment, we have replaced traditional cleaning...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | Featured, Sports
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer received a surprise honor Thursday night at the Opelika football game when she was announced as the AASSP 2025–26 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The recognition, presented by...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | Obituaries
NELLENE CHADWICK WARD Family and friends will miss the love, loyalty and fun of Nellene Chadwick Ward, of Salem, Alabama, who passed on Nov. 11, 2025. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday ready to live a much longer life. Born during the midst of The...
