by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Two weeks ago, Opelika was 4-0, fresh off a win over the then No. 1-ranked school in 7A, the Central Phenix City Red Devils. Now, the Bulldogs are sufferers of two straight defeats, the most recent coming in...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Community, Featured
BY HANNAH LESTER AND KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH OPELIKA — The recent rash of crime activity including gun violence and bomb threats against local schools has left many citizens feeling on edge. GUN VIOLENCE Following a string of shootings in Opelika over the past few...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPELIKA — The Theodore Bobcats (6-0) defeated Opelika (4-2, R 3-1) 34-24 at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night. The Bobcats generated 384 yards on offense, including 237 rushing yards from Brayden Jenkins, and 85 receiving yards from Tevarius Jackson. Opelika was led...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Community, Events
On Sept. 20, members of the community gathered at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika for prayer, singing and discussion about bettering the community. Topics addressed included mental health, gun violence, spirituality and more. PHOTOS BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH / THE...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Community, Events, Featured
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTHKENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) and True Deliverance Holiness Church are teaming up to bring back the Changing Hearts and Destiny and True Deliverance Health and Resource Fair and Fall Festival. The event...
