by The Observer Staff | Feb 19, 2024 | Obituaries
Aaron Dewayne Lucas was born in Saraland, Alabama, on Aug. 6, 1940, and passed away peacefully at Bethany House in Auburn on Feb. 18, 2024. He “famously” had to paint the classroom to pass his last class in order to earn his high school diploma. He went on to earn...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 19, 2024 | Obituaries
1965 – 2024 Larry J Conway of Opelika, Alabama was born in Columbus, Georgia on Nov. 30, 1965, to the late Adolph and Clara Conway, and passed away at the Bethany House on Feb. 14, 2024. He was 58 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 18, 2024 | Politics
Other priorities: school safety, new prisons, broadband investment, education BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — “Ladies and gentlemen, the state of our state is strong, and together we are prepared for the Alabama of tomorrow,” Gov. Kay Ivey...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Opelika Parks and Recreation brought home three awards from the Feb. 6 Alabama Recreation and Parks Associations (ARPA) conference in Orange Beach. Pictured left, Sam Bailey was named the Jim Spain Professional of the Year and Mandy Moore (right) of Make Your Move...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
PACE presented the 2023 Outstanding Member Award to the PACE awards committee members: Mabel Robinson, Wanda Lewis, Angela Alexander, Audrey Marshall, Kressida Benson, Addie Swinney and Dolly Marshall. Sandra Hall received the 2022 Outstanding Member Award. Wilbert...
