by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — With the season opener just around the corner, Opelika head football coach Bryan Moore joined On the Mark radio show earlier this week on FOX Sports the Game to share how the Bulldogs are preparing for their August 22 showdown against...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Schools, Sports
BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Aug. 7, the Opelika Public Library revealed its newest pop-up exhibit: “100 games. One Rivalry. A History of Opelika vs. Auburn Football.”The exhibit, which commemorates the upcoming 100th matchup between Opelika High...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Education
BY MARY WILSON, ACES EAST ALABAMA — A new school year always brings opportunities for adjustments. This year, Alabama public school students, staff and parents must adjust to a new law that bans wireless devices from classrooms. That includes cell phones, smart...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2025/2026,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOING TUESDAYS — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe O Grows Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The market features local produce, baked goods, crafts, live music and story time by the Opelika Public Library....
