by The Observer Staff | Nov 16, 2023 | Column, Greg Markley
BY GREG MARKLEY OPINION —I received confirmation that the 50th anniversary of my high school graduation will be celebrated in two years. I graduated in June 1975 when Gerald Ford was president and “Jaws” was filling movie theatres. It seems so long ago, as I have...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMAIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ERNEST FRANCIS CASEY, JR.Deceased.Case No.: 2023-545NOTICE TO CREDITORSLetters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Benjamin H. Parr, Personal Representative on the 25th...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 15, 2023 | Community, Featured
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER | HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Following the preliminary hearing for Francis Hamblin and Matthew Dillon, Judge Steven Speakman granted bond to one of the two suspects in the alleged murder of Reggie Stokes. On Oct. 11, both Hamblin...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 14, 2023 | Community, Education, Featured
LEE COUNTY – The Lee County School Board unanimously voted to approve Dr. Mike Howard as the new superintendent during its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14. Howard, should be accept the position, will take over the role following Dr. James McCoy upon his...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller welcomed residents, city employees, public servants and others to the 19th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast early Tuesday morning.After a homemade breakfast, the Lee County Opossum...