by The Observer Staff | Jun 27, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter As soft jazz music plays in the background, Opelika native Nelson Marsh smiles as he describes the atmosphere of his new business, a wine bar called Ampersand. “It’s like you picked up a little piece of Manhattan, dropped it in the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Celebrate America’s birthday with barbecue, drinks, and music at the Freedom Day Pig Pickin’ July 1, in the lot behind John Emerald Distillery and Red Clay Brewery. Hosted by Butcher Paper BBQ, an Opelika-based barbecue catering company,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 22, 2017 | Community
Special to the Opelika Observer Beginning June 15, the office of the Lee County Board of Registrars will be in the Lee County Meeting Center, located directly behind the Lee County Courthouse at 205 S. 10th Street. Other courthouse office relocations will be announced...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 22, 2017 | Community
By Fred Woods Editor Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. (PHWFF), is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled veterans and active military personnel through fly fishing and associated activities. What PHWFF actually does is teach...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 22, 2017 | Schools
By Rachel King Opelika Observer The nationally recognized organization “Spirt of Democracy,” which focuses on educating people about politics, is now doing the same at Opelika High School with the help of rising senior, Jamie Lowe. Lowe said that there is a need for...