by The Observer Staff | Jul 4, 2024 | Obituaries
Upcoming services CHARLES BENSON RIVESSaturday, July 6: Visitation 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m.Pleasant Hill Baptist Church CHARLES BENSON RIVESCharles “Charley” Benson Rives 74, of Pleasant Hill, lost his battle with cancer on June 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 4, 2024 | Community, Featured
BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Each Wednesday morning, two special guests arrive at Opelika’s Spencer Cancer Center. Doris Battisti and her therapy dog Mia are regular visitors who always bring smiles to the faces of the patients there.Mia is a 6-year-old...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 4, 2024 | Community, Featured
The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak tree at the corner,large and green and verdant.The rain and wind come, blowing through its branches,twisting and...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 4, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High football coach Bryan Moore joined “On the Mark” radio show last week on FOX Sports the Game 910-1310 AM and the iHeartRadio app. Moore updated fans about summer workouts.“It is hard to believe June is over,” Moore said. “We...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 4, 2024 | Featured, Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH | FOR THE OBSERVER The Phenix City West 8U All-Stars are one of three teams representing Alabama at the USSA Rec All-Star World Series in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, July 10-14, and they will do it loud and proud.There will be somewhere around 36 teams in...
