by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Educating citizens on the importance of sustaining a clean and safe city through the methods of recycling, litter control and beautification projects is the goal of Keep Opelika Beautiful Inc., which celebrated its 20th birthday last...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2017 | Community
John Richardson reflects on career that spanned 31 years By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Preventing the sale and distribution of illicit substances, as well as keeping Alabama’s governors and citizens safe, are just a few of the many roles that Opelika native John...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2017 | Community
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council officially opposed identical bills that are currently in the Alabama legislation at last Tuesday’s regular meeting. If passed, Senate Bill 31 and House Bill 58 would exempt proceeds from the sale of...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2017 | Community
Opelika Environmental Services to kick off curbside recycling campaign next month By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Opelika Environmental Services will begin a grassroots campaign next month in efforts to boost its curbside recycling program. Project Yellowtop will...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2017 | Community
Special to the Opelika Observer At its March 8-9 meeting in Opelika, the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) met to discuss business and other challenges facing arts funding. Meetings were held at the Southside Center for the Arts with visiting speakers such as...