by The Observer Staff | Jul 13, 2016 | Community
By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Lee County’s Chewacla State Park was recently recognized for excellence by the Alabama Trip Advisory Board. Chewacla was scored by online ratings and reviews and received four and a half out of five stars from its visitors....
by The Observer Staff | Jul 13, 2016 | Community, Events
By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Co-owners and distillers Jimmy and John Sharp have plans in the works for exciting additions to John Emerald Distillery. Blueprints have been drawn up to add a new tasting room, bar and large double doors that will open into the...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 13, 2016 | Community, Events
Photo by Robert Noles By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter On June 13, Storybook Farm held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the newest addition to the farm, the secret garden. The garden is located in the center of the farm and will function as a means of teaching...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 13, 2016 | Politics
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor At last week’s regular meeting, the Opelika City Council unanimously voted to amend the tax abatements for Golden State Foods, Lex Opelika and Wells Fargo Equipment Finance that were originally approved last year. “Golden State Foods...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 13, 2016 | Column, Community
By Fred Woods Editor Charlie Ray is coming home – and he is not coming back alone. The 1988 OHS graduate whose father owned and operated Ray’s Convenience Store on Second Avenue is bringing his family. Ray bought a home in Opelika’s historic district and he’s...
