by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS FOOTBALLOpelika football head coach Bryan Moore completed his first spring with a 10-0 win over Clay-Chalkville in a two-quarter scrimmage at Bulldog Stadium, last Thursday, May 16.Moore joined “On the Mark” radio show on FOX Sports...
by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
Tiger on the Green OPINION — Do you enjoy playing golf? Now, that probably sounds like a strange introductory question for a restaurant review column; however, it will make sense in a few paragraphs.My husband Mike and I admire the physical dexterity and patience...
by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika SportsPlex & Aquatics Center will open its new outdoor aquatic facility to the public on Tuesday, May 28 at 9 a.m. [UPDATED TO JUNE 8]The grand opening will be marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 24...
by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Events, Featured
James Dean, creator and illustrator of the beloved children’s book character, Pete the Cat, visited Opelika recently. Dean spoke and signed books at the Opelika Public Library on May 14, and on May 15 he was a special guest speaker at Carver Primary School. He...
by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Promises and encouragement to graduates OPINION — As we teachers have seen our classes graduate, we have bittersweet heart felt feelings as we see our students finish up a good school year.As parents bond to their children, we teachers bond to our students. They...
