by The Observer Staff | May 9, 2014 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor Music is a passion for local Clifton Hopson. He’s been playing for 55 years, but his first introduction to piano almost began with catastrophe. “I was about 7 years old. I came from a family of 12, and I was the youngest. These...
by The Observer Staff | May 9, 2014 | Education
By Auburn Terry Junior Reporter Sunday marked an emotional day for the Opelika High Theatre Society as it bade farewell to a beautiful show and more than ten senior actors, actresses and technical students. Typically, for seniors involved, this closing show marks the...
by The Observer Staff | May 9, 2014 | Community, Politics
By Alison James Associate Editor A special election was planned for the city council Ward 3 seat vacated by Joey Motley, but that won’t be necessary with only one person qualifying for the race. “Politics has been something I grew up around,” said Dozier SmithT, owner...
by The Observer Staff | May 9, 2014 | Community, Events
By Daniel Chesser Staff Writer Summertime has started swinging again as Opelika Parks and Recreation kicked off this year’s Summer Swing Concert Series with the Lee-Scott Academy Jazz Ensemble this past Tuesday at Opelika Municipal Park. This year’s 14-week concert...
by The Observer Staff | May 9, 2014 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor The council did not take up as an agenda item a highly-discussed beer and wine license for the new Tiger 13 Opelika movie theater at its meeting Tuesday. “After we had the work session, there were some new developments,” said council...