by The Observer Staff | Dec 26, 2017 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly With Auburn and Alabama both playing in bowl games on New Year’s Day, plan on having plenty of good food for watching the games. Invite family and friends over, and serve tasty dishes that have been prepared ahead. Among the following recipes is an...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 26, 2017 | Column, Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell As January 1 rolled in little did Opelika fans know that change was ahead. Things seemed like a normal winter at Opelika High School. The Opelika girls and boys basketball teams were playing area games. Wrestling continued its season while indoor...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 26, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor 2017 was a big year for both the city of Opelika and the Observer. Below is a list and brief synopsis of the year’s biggest stories. We would like to thank our loyal readers and wish you all a Happy New Year! Jan. 4 – Matt Mosley...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 26, 2017 | Column
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor On December 2, I served as the grand marshal of the Opelika Christmas Parade. Of all the people they could have asked, I couldn’t believe they asked me. Last year, my friend and mentor, the late, great Don Roberts held the title. I...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 26, 2017 | Column, Steve Flowers
By Steve Flowers At the close of each year, my tradition is to acknowledge the passing away of significant political leaders from the political stage in our beloved state. We lost some icons this year. As I sit in my office writing this yearend column, pictures of two...
