by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR RUSSELL COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: The Estate of JACOB DANIEL SANES,DeceasedCase No. 2025-391NOTICE TO CREDITORSTAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration were granted to ALISSA EAST SANES as Personal Representative of the Estate of JACOB DANIEL...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In one of the antique stores my wife loved to visit, Dean found a plaque with these words on it: “If you love somebody enough, you can still hear the laughter after they’re gone.” She paid $3 for it, brought it home and found a place for it...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Obituaries
JAMES RAY IVIEJames Ray Ivie, known to everyone as Ray, of Salem laid down his tools for the last time and passed away on July 17, 2025, in Opelika. He left this world just as he lived in it: quietly and peacefully, with the love of his life, Lucylynn, by his side.Ray...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The 2025 Junior DBB Baseball World Series 13U kicks off July 25–29 at West Ridge Park, welcoming 11 state champions plus hometown team Opelika. This double-elimination tournament, hosted by the city of Opelika Parks and Recreation and Auburn-Opelika Tourism,...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Sports
BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — Teams from 28 regional high schools will gather in Opelika July 29 and 30 for this year’s Fox Sports The Game 910 AM/1310 AM’s High School Football Media Days.At the event, which will be held this year at First Baptist Church...
