by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Obituaries
ROBERT LOUIS RUSSIAN Robert Louis Russian, 62, of Auburn, passed away on June 14, 2026. Robert was born on Oct. 18, 1963, in Montgomery, Alabama to Walter and Mae Russian. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Belinda...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At Opelika High School’s indoor training facility, athletes of all shapes and sizes zip around the artificial turf floor.Some are in black metal racks, squatting or bench pressing hundreds of pounds while others perform various...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Area youth softball players will soon have the opportunity to showcase their skills for the Opelika Blaze travel ball team.Girls age 12 and younger are invited to participate in tryouts at Opelika’s West Ridge Park on June 28...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — Most of us have probably climbed a tree at some point in our lives. As children, trees became forts, lookout towers and places of adventure. They gave us a better view of the world around us. Sometimes they provided a place to hide. Other...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — As the days grow longer and hotter, Lee County high school basketball teams used their summer break to get a jumpstart on their 2026/27 seasons at the second-annual LaFayette “Play Day” showcase.That event, held on June 8 at...
