by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Community, Featured
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has taken on The Tutu Challenge. It is challenging Opelika Police Department & Auburn Public Safety – Police & Fire to join in. The Tutu Project is a unique initiative dedicated to raising funds and spreading joy for those...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Featured, Sports
Moore used media credentials to access game BY D. MARK MITCHELL ANDMICHELLE KEY OPELIKA — Opelika head football coach Bryan Moore has been suspended for Friday’s class 7A playoff game against Hoover, after gaining access to the sidelines of Hoover’s game last Thursday...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Community, Featured
“A veteran is someone who embodies Isaiah 6:8, ‘And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’” Col. (Ret.) Glenn Schmick, U.S., said during Opelika’s Veterans Day event on Monday, Nov. 11....
by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Obituaries
MARTHA JEAN KIRKMartha Jean Kirk of Opelika was born June 9, 1953, and passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 4, 2024. She was 71 years old.She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Kathryn Stringfellow and Andrew Hickman, and her brother, Earl...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 13, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
Opelika to play against Hoover Friday OPINION — Opelika (9-2) football thumped Florence (6-5) by a score of 43-7 last Friday at Bulldog Stadium in the round one of the AHSAA Class 7A football playoffs.The Dogs started fast, blocking the Falcons’ first punt and setting...
