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Obituaries | Week of June 23, 2025

COL. JOHN CHARLES FLOURNOYWith profound sadness and deep respect, we announce USAF Col. (Ret.) John C. Flournoy, age 88, of Opelika passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on June 18, 2025. John was a devoted husband, brother, loving father,...

Opeika Chamber hosts annual meeting, awards ceremony

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held it’s 84th Annual Meeting on June 30, where new officers and board members were announced and small business awards were distributed.The Executive Committee includes new Board of Directors...

Late collapse ends LSA’s first ASHAA state tournament

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OXFORD — It was a season of firsts for the Lee-Scott Academy softball team as it made the jump to the Alabama High School Athletic Association.Under a cloud of uncertainty, the Warriors all season navigated a more difficult schedule,...