by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Obituaries
James Odell Akins, 78 of Lanett, passed away July 18, 2023, at EAMC. Mr. Akins was born May 21, 1945, to Willie and Gladys Akins in Clay County, Alabama. Mr. Akins is survived by his wife Sara Akins; children, Christy Blackmon (Travis), William Akins and Jerry East...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Obituaries
Janice Boyd Higgins, 57, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away July 12, 2023. Mrs. Higgins was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Higgins. She is survived by her son, Jacob Samuel Higgins; daughter, Maya Higgins; and brothers Joel Boyd (Janice) and Mailon Boyd...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Obituaries
A visitation for Sarah Foster was held on Saturday July 22, 2023, at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home parlor with a funeral service following in the chapel with Brother Mike Newman officiating. Frederick-Dean Funeral Home handled all...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Observer photographer Robert Noles is taking the official photos of the 2023 Junior Boys World Series Games being held in Opelika. Interested parties can purchase team photos as well as game photos at...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 19, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE ALABAMA ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OPELIKA — The city of Opelika, the Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika, AO Tourism and Red Clay Brewing Company will host a watch party on July 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Red Clay. The Opelika Wood Duck Nature...
