by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Obituaries
CATHY MARIE RICHARDSCathy Marie Richards, 69, was born Dec. 8, 1955, in Beauregard and passed away Aug. 20, 2025. Cathy lived a full life devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was also a compassionate nurse for over 40 years, dedicated to caring for those in...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Going into the first game of the season, Auburn High School head football coach Keith Etheredge knew the Tigers needed to shake off some rust after not playing a spring game or fall jamboree. Now, Etheredge knows just how...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Sports
The Bulldogs defeated Benjamin Russell High School on Aug. 22 by a score of 25-20. Read D. Mark Mitchell’s column for a game recap. https://opelikaobserver.com/2025/08/26/on-the-mark-bulldogs-enter-2025-season-with-strong-opening-game/ PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES | THE...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The Opelika high football team (1-0) opened the regular season with a 25-20 win in front of a large crowd at Bulldog Stadium. Opelika junior quarterback Colby Key rose to the occasion in the Bulldogs’ season-opening win last Friday night. When Opelika...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVERVALLEY – Last year, the Glenwood Gators had just enough in the tank to mount a comeback win over the Valley Rams. This time around, Valley’s hot start proved to be just enough to hold off a Gator comeback on Friday night at Ram...
