by The Observer Staff | Dec 16, 2023 | Obituaries
1928 – 2023 Betty Jean was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Opelika, Alabama, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2023. She loved life, her family, her Lord and Savior and Trinity United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 15, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Kathryn “Avis” Young passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023, at the age of 82. A memorial service will be held at Parkway Baptist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m., with a visitation beginning two hours prior to the service at noon. The interment service will...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2023 | Sports
PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN The Glenwood High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams won against Calvary Christian High School in non-conference games on Dec. 11. The boys won by a score of 65-42, and the girls won by a score of...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 13, 2023 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — The Smiths Station City Council officially appointed Place 4 Member Dwayne Peterson during its meeting Tuesday night.The council had previously nominated Peterson during a specially-called meeting...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 13, 2023 | Editorial Board, Opinions
Good Sports OPINION — Sports has always brought out a fevered pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories, great lessons and can serve as a great unifier. Sports can also rally beleaguered people out of their despair and malaise. Sports is about...
