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...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street has launched its newest initiative, the Hometown Heroes Banner program, and invites the community to celebrate local veterans and active-duty service members in a public and meaningful way.Through Aug....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR | THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — A local nonprofit dog and cat rescue organization urgently needs to find forever homes for animals in its care after learning last week its new landlord won’t be renewing its lease.After 10 years of operating out of...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit, a powerful tribute honoring the lives lost and heroism displayed on Sept. 11, 2001, will make its first-ever stop in Alabama this fall. The exhibit will arrive in...
