by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2025 | Education
BY STEVEN STIEFEL | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education approved updates to its policy manual ahead of the new school year, including measures to comply with a new state law banning mobile device use in classrooms during instructional...
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...
