by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2022 | Column, Greg Markley
By GREG MARKLEY OPINION — When running back Herschel Walker became a strong candidate for the 1982 Heisman trophy, a student on a journalism scholarship was assigned as his roommate at University of Georgia (UGA). That sophomore, Mike Hubbard,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2022 | Events, Legals
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF DANIEL HUSTON SPRADLIN AND MARIESA CARLISLE SPRADLIN IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 2022-260 PUBLICATION NOTICE TO Any potential father of E.G.C. Please take notice that a petition for adoption was filed...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2022 | Community, Featured
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — There were congratulations all around — Jay Hovey looked to be beating incumbent Tom Whatley for State Senate District 27 by one vote. But now, the election results have been contested. Hovey and Whatley were four...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2022 | Community, Featured
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Last week the Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and presented awards to local businesses and influential members of the community. The Spirit of Opelika award was presented to Dozier Smith T by...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2022 | Community, Featured
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN— Play time just got a lot more fun for everyone. Auburn officially opened its new inclusive playground at Town Creek Park June 1, and according to Parks and Recreation Director Becky Richardson, the community...