by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Obituaries
CYNTHIA “CINDY” YOUNTWith heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cynthia “Cindy” Yount, a longtime resident of Auburn, who passed away peacefully with family by her side on Aug. 12, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on April 5, 1960, in Miami, Florida, to Dr. Fred...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Excitement is building in Opelika as the Bulldogs gear up for their season opener against the Benjamin Russell Wildcats this Friday night.Head Coach Bryan Moore joined my local radio show “On the Mark” on FOX Sports the Game, to share...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Featured, Sports
Auburn – https://opelikaobserver.com/2025/08/20/finally-football-auburn-high/ Opelika – https://opelikaobserver.com/2025/08/20/finally-football-opelika/ Beauregard – https://opelikaobserver.com/2025/08/20/finally-football-beauregard-hornets/ Beulah...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Education
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Administrators from Opelika City Schools were hosted by the Opelika Chamber during the Business Over Breakfast program. They shared their thoughts on the upcoming football season, the impacts of a new law prohibiting mobile...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Featured
BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — After a five-year hiatus, the Lee County Literacy Coalition is bringing back “The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee” on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. The 17th fundraising event will be held outdoors at Twenty-One Acres...
