by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2016 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter How would it feel to throw the game-winning pass in a Super Bowl? Explore Mars? Or run away from a horde of blood-thirsty zombies? All of these scenarios and more can be answered at a new Opelika business, Envision VR. Envision founder...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2016 | Community
By Ann Cipperly New Year’s Day at our home is slow paced with football games on the television and putting up the last of the Christmas decorations. In the afternoon, I will follow my southern roots and cook black-eyed peas and maybe collards. Supper will also...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2016 | Community
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Mayor Gary Fuller recognized the Opelika High School football team at its last meeting of 2016 Dec. 20. The Dawgs finished the program’s best season, falling short of the state title against Ramsay Nov. 30. “Brian, what a magnificent...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2016 | Column
This is the time of year that parents and teachers dread. This is the time of year that a classroom turns into an incubator for just about every disease known to mankind. Elementary school, high school, college, all the same. In they come, snot-nosed and germ laden....
by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2016 | Community
By Opelika Observer staff Opelika had a great 2016. Below, we have taken a look back at the big stories from the Observer that shaped the city’s year. We have listed them, along with a brief synopsis, for your enjoyment. We thank our loyal readers and wish you all a...