by The Observer Staff | Jun 29, 2016 | Community, Events, Slider
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The mystery of which establishment would fill the former Tyler’s Restaurant building on Geneva Street was solved yesterday after a new sign was erected. Granny’s Southern Cooking, a cafeteria-style country restaurant is scheduled to...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 29, 2016 | Community, Slider
Opelika fourth grader travels world advocating 3D printing technology By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer Northside Intermediate School’s Ethan Falco High is an ambassador of America’s Digital Age frontier, advocating for and demonstrating 3-D printing and robotics...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 29, 2016 | Community
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika Observer brought home four awards in this year’s Alabama Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. Staff articles won second place in Best Spot News Coverage and first and second places in Best Feature Story Coverage...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 29, 2016 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer The return of Opelika’s Rocky Brook Rocket has been put on hold until further notice. Originally scheduled to return on July 1, the miniature train’s restoration process is moving slower than expected. Opelika’s Municipal Area...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 29, 2016 | Politics
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Two city employees were honored by Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council upon their retirements last week. Jackie Robinson has worked as the city courier for 22 years and will be retiring on July 1. “He’s been a dear friend...