by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2023 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After wrapping up its season on May 1, six Opelika High School boys soccer players were named to All-Area teams on Friday,May 26.In the first year in 7A, the Bulldog’s seniors paved the way.Three seniors were selected for...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2023 | Community, Education, Featured, Schools
Dadeville Shooting Survivor Focusing on the Future ——— BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Life is a series of small steps, and Keaijah “Ciyah” Robinson is determined to keep putting one foot in front of the other. The...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2023 | Community
Opelika Kiwanis Club last week hosted Cam Ward, director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Parole, atSaugahatchee Country Club. The club also recognized Keely Rider, from Opelika High School, presenting herwith the Edmonson...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2023 | Beth Pinyerd, Column, Schools
This past week, I watched as the yellow school buses drove by to pick up students early. As a retired teacher, I knew earlydismissal on this day meant school is out and it is time for summer.As a teacher, I had mixed feelings when school was out. My little classroom...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2023 | Community
Auburn/Opelika Mothers of Preschoolers hosted a family cookout for moms, children and families at Pepperell BaptistChurch on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The cookout concluded a year full of fellowship with themes, children being taught inthe MOPPETS program, and many...
