By D. Mark Mitchell The month of July has numerous meanings for different people - Independence Day, high temperatures and humidity, all-star...
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Wishing a happy fourth to my readers!
By D. Mark Mitchell I hope that each of you have a safe and happy 4th of July! The Opelika Parks and Recreation Department will host the “Freedom...
Opelika High School cheerleaders excel at recent camp
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders recently attended UCA camp on the campus of Ole Miss. Throughout the...
Opelika Dixie Youth teams participate in postseason tournaments
By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika Dixie Youth selected All-Stars for seven to year years old (AA), nine to 10 years old (AAA) and 11 to 12-year-olds...
Tina Deese named as next head softball coach at Lee-Scott Academy
Special to the Opelika Observer Lee-Scott Academy has hired former Auburn University softball coach Tina Deese. Deese was a pitcher for...
Opelika Parks and Rec announces ‘Opelika Youth Sports Night’ with the Columbus Lions June 29
Special to the Opelika Observer The Opelika Parks and Recreation department recently announced “Opelika Youth Sports Night” with the Columbus Lions,...
OHS Mainstreet Gym upgrades expected to be finished in late July
By D. Mark Mitchell The OHS “Mainstreet Gymnasium” is currently undergoing a facelift. Several years ago, Mayor Gary Fuller made commented on the...
AHSAA selects Opelika’s D. Mark Mitchell as ‘2019 Making a Difference Award’ 6A recipient
Special to the Opelika Observer Seven individuals who have made an impact as exemplary role models have been selected as the 2019 Making a...
Auburn to Omaha: It’s authentic
By Kevin Scarbinsky Special to the Opelika Observer They did it for Rod. For Rod and Paula. For Hal Baird and Bo Jackson, Frank Thomas, Tim Hudson...