by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Obituaries
JAMES RAY IVIEJames Ray Ivie, known to everyone as Ray, of Salem laid down his tools for the last time and passed away on July 17, 2025, in Opelika. He left this world just as he lived in it: quietly and peacefully, with the love of his life, Lucylynn, by his side.Ray...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The 2025 Junior DBB Baseball World Series 13U kicks off July 25–29 at West Ridge Park, welcoming 11 state champions plus hometown team Opelika. This double-elimination tournament, hosted by the city of Opelika Parks and Recreation and Auburn-Opelika Tourism,...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Sports
BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — Teams from 28 regional high schools will gather in Opelika July 29 and 30 for this year’s Fox Sports The Game 910 AM/1310 AM’s High School Football Media Days.At the event, which will be held this year at First Baptist Church...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Featured
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A new culinary venture has arrived in Auburn, offering a blend of traditional pizza and Indian flavors. Tandoori Flame Pizza, located at 196 N. Donahue Drive next to The Goal Post, opened its doors to the community on July 2,...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — I arrive at the Opry House a few minutes before rehearsal. My guitar and fiddle cases trip the metal detector, so the security guard makes me open them.“You ain’t smuggling moonshine, are you?” says the guard with a watchful eye.“No,...
