by The Observer Staff | Jul 31, 2015 | Community, Education
By Donna Williamson Opelika Observer Steve Carson, director of alternative education and student services, presented the Opelika City Schools’ suicide prevention plan at Tuesday’s board of education meeting. Carson said the school system works very closely with Lee...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 31, 2015 | Community
Special to the Opelika Observer It’s that time of year when Opelika’s children head back for another year of school. That means there will be added traffic around the ten different areas of town where the Opelika City School buildings are located during morning and...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 31, 2015 | Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell sports columnist OHS FOOTBALL The Opelika High School football team completed its summer workout schedule Wednesday morning. The Dawgs will “officially” begin summer practice Monday morning. Brian Blackmon starts his seventh season as head...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 24, 2015 | Community
Local clothing store brings fashion to Eighth Street By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Opelika’s Studio 3:19, nestled in a quaint shop on South Eighth Street, has been bringing the latest in chic Southern fashion to the railroad town since September. The clothing...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 24, 2015 | Politics
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council recognized two citizens at Tuesday’s meeting for their contributions to the city and local campaigns. Mayor Gary Fuller recognized former OPD officer Billy Goldborough with an “Attaboy” award for exceptional...