by The Observer Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Schools
New communications platform launched in Lee County Schools CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS OPELIKA — The Lee County Schools system has launched a new communication platform, ParentSquare, to simplify how schools connect with families and foster more consistent,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has hired Meg Larsen as the school’s new varsity head girls flag football coach. Larsen joins the Warriors with a well-rounded background in athletics and physical education, bringing experience across...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — SILVERSNEAKERS AWARD FINALIST RAY HALLOpelika Parks and Recreation continues to uplift our senior community through SilverSneakers, a nationally recognized fitness program tailored for adults 65 and older. Included in many Medicare...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Obituaries
NOAH JAMES KELLYWith shattered hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, Noah Kelly on July 28, 2025.Noah was proceeded in death by his grandfather Robert Shellhorn. He is survived by his loving parents, Michael and Kimberly Kelly; sister, Melissa Paige...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — A friend shared his concern about his dad’s attitude. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his dad has given up. He refuses to go for treatment and to the dismay of his family, he does nothing but sit around the house “waiting to...
