by The Observer Staff | Feb 27, 2024 | Obituaries
1945 – 2024 Ann Marie DeLoach Hayes passed away on Feb. 25, 2024 in Opelika, at the age of 78. Ann was born and raised in Walnut Grove (Etowah County) Alabama. She lived for 46 years in Arab, Alabama, before moving to the Opelika area. She finished high school...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 24, 2024 | Sports
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES The final score of the game on Feb. 15 was Opelika 6, Beauregard...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 24, 2024 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The city of Auburn will welcome Alison Hall as its new Parks and Recreation director in March. A seasoned parks and recreation professional, Hall comes to Auburn from the city of Dothan, where she has served as Leisure Services...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 24, 2024 | Events, Featured
VIP Golf Experience, Kickoff Party also planned CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER | PHOTO BY ED SIKORA AUBURN — The 13th annual Bo Bikes Bama charity ride will be held on the 13th anniversary of the 2011 tornadoes, Saturday, April 27, in Auburn.Bo Bikes Bama raises money...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 24, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — Early August 2019. My husband Mike and I got up at about 4:15 a.m. central time, and we had a little spring in our steps despite the incredibly early hour. Why? Because it was the first pre-planning day of our 30th year of teaching, our retirement year.We...
