By Michelle Key Publisher On Dec. 6, 2018, Zach Ford lost his life in a tragic automobile accident. He was only 29 years old and left behind his...
Fundraiser for family of Zach Ford to be held March 9 in Tuskegee
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Jeremy Gray, Pebblin Warren to hold town hall in Opelika Feb. 28
By Morgan Bryce Editor Local representatives Jeremy Gray and Pebblin Warren will hold a town hall meeting Feb. 28 at Greater Peace Missionary...
Smiths Station High School to perform ‘Love/Sick’ Feb. 28 – March 2
Special to the Opelika Observer The Smiths Station High School Department of Theatre proudly presents “Love/Sick.” In a small, quiet town, many...
Opelika High School’s Zach Blatt looking to further success of Bulldog baseball program, build championship contender
By Tyler Roush For the Opelika Observer To Zach Blatt, Opelika High School’s baseball team is on the brink. After falling to Helena, a team that...
‘Operation Cookie Care Package’ gives back to American heroes
Special to the Opelika Observer Giving back is in the Girl Scout DNA, and during the cookie program that means giving back through Operation Cookie...
Professional golf returning to Auburn-Opelika area; RTJ Golf Trail adds third tournament in 2019
Special to the Opelika Observer The Symetra Tour, the official qualifying Tour for the LPGA, will be playing a professional golf tournament May...
EAMC representatives showcase soon-to-be-opened Spencer Cancer Center
By Tyler Roush For the Opelika Observer With a hard-hat tour of the new Spencer Cancer Center Wednesday morning, East Alabama Medical Center...
Ward 2 Academy students to hold Black History Month celebration Feb. 21 at OLC
By Morgan Bryce Editor Children involved in the Ward 2 Academy’s after-school program will hold a Black History Month celebration titled “Watch Me...
Opelika’s Brantan Barnett, JaQuan Foote sign scholarships today
By Morgan Bryce Editor Two accomplished Opelika High School seniors signed their collegiate scholarships today, part of the “National Signing Day”...