by The Observer Staff | May 11, 2022 | Obituaries
Frances Marie Ford of Opelika was born to the late Elbert and Carrie Richardson Moore on Oct. 17, 1937, and passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2022. She was 84 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ford; daughter, Jackie Till Damron;...
by The Observer Staff | May 11, 2022 | Bruce Green, Column
BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika RELIGION –– The Letter to the Hebrews has quite a bit to say about the humanity of Christ — especially in the second chapter. Here are some things we learn there. 1. Jesus’ humanity means He became...
by The Observer Staff | May 11, 2022 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika High School Bulldog Softball team (18-15-1, with two wins over Smiths Station junior varsity) won three straight games to win its AHSAA Class 6A Area Tournament last week at West Ridge Park. OHS thumped Russell County,...
by The Observer Staff | May 11, 2022 | Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA –– The varsity Opelika High School girls’ track and field team finished No. 14 overall in the AHSAA Class 6A State Championship meet in Gulf Shores, Alabama, last weekend. “Overall, I’m just absolutely thrilled with...
by The Observer Staff | May 11, 2022 | Sports
Opelika Parks & Recreation recently held the Opelika P&R Invitational at Opelika High School. Competitors ages 5 to 14 competed throughout the day in various events. Athletes from participating parks and recreation departments included: Alexander City Parks...
