by The Observer Staff | Mar 16, 2016 | Column
My friend Joe is a battalion chief with the Auburn Fire Department and owner of the local Two Men and a Truck franchise. More importantly, he’s a great husband, father, and friend. He’s also a pilot. For years, he’s told me that he’d fly me somewhere if I needed to...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 16, 2016 | Community, Slider
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor In 2006, Mayor Gary Fuller and Lucinda Cannon teamed up to start the 20 under 40 class as a way to grow and encourage potential leaders in the community. The class was held annually for about five years and after a recent hiatus, the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 16, 2016 | Community, Uncategorized
By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter When the salon experience meets a day of shopping, one might find themselves at Envy Salon or Coveted Closet. Eight years ago, owner Holly Surrency opened Envy Salon at 829 S. Railroad Ave. Five years later, she expanded her...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 16, 2016 | Community
By Patsy Parker Opelika Observer “Teaching is not a vocation, nor a profession, it’s a life choice,” says Mrs. Ann Finley Mitchell. This is the standard by which she has lived the almost 93 years of her life. She is still vivacious, energetic, and full of wisdom and...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 16, 2016 | Politics
By Fred Woods Editor In their regular bimonthly meeting this week, the Lee County Commission completed the reconstitution of the Lee County Public Building Authority with the appointments of Adam Littleton, Randy Price and Julie Rendleman. This action enables the...