by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Sports
Glenwood dominates Lee-Scott to lock up top seed in playoffs BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– The Glenwood Gators are one win away from an undefeated season after a 41-14 win over Lee-Scott Academy on Friday night. This is the same position they were...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
Opelika defeats Central-Phenix City BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (8-1, R 5-1) beat the Central-Phenix City Red Devils (6-2, R 4-2) 23-14, last Friday night in front of a packed home crowd at Bulldog stadium, earning a first trip to the AHSAA Class 7A State...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Women’s Hope Medical Clinic & Hope Adoptions will host its Annual Walk for Life + 5K on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Opelika Sportsplex. This community event is a celebration of life, bringing together individuals, families,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Obituaries
MAUDIE RHODES ATESMaudie Rhodes Ates, 90, died in Opelika on Oct. 19, 2024. She was born at home in Nokomis, Alabama, on Aug. 3, 1934.Maudie graduated from Escambia County High School in Atmore and from Secretarial School in Birmingham. She held jobs at Chemstrand...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Column, Walt Albritton
An appointment with God OPINION — Spending time in prayer, alone with God, has been one of the wisest decisions I have ever made. As I look back, my only regret is that I did not spend more time praying.Only one man ever ridiculed me for praying. That man had been...
