by The Observer Staff | Jul 19, 2023 | Obituaries
Grace Ruth Stone, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 22, 1933, in Woodland, Alabama, to the late Verna and Shellie Thompson. Grace was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She helped with...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 19, 2023 | Obituaries
Marsha S. Riddle of Opelika was born at Lee County Hospital to the late Morris and Dorothy Sumners on Dec. 16, 1947, and passed away at Bethany House on July 14, 2023. She was 75 years old. She was a member of Morris Chapel Methodist Church. Marsha was preceded in...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 19, 2023 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The city of Opelika and AO Tourism partnered with Dixie Boys Baseball (DBB) to host the 2023 Junior Dixie Boys World Series, beginning Friday (July 21) and running through Tuesday night. The 12 team double-elimination World Series tournament features the...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 19, 2023 | Sports
The Opelika Dixie Youth Minor League All-Stars. Pictured front row left to right: Blaine Bryan, Masyn Wimberly, Brycen Credle, Briggs Hutto, Noah Peoples and Jack Corbitt.Middle row left to right: Jax Johnson, Troy Hill, Isaiah Lyles, Tucker Greer, Charlie Branch and...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 19, 2023 | Sports, Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Swim Team Coach Tyler McGill was named one of the Top 50 Age Group Coaches of the Year by The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) and Fitter & Faster. McGill was the only coach Southeastern Swimming...
