by The Observer Staff | Sep 18, 2014 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Dear editor, Opelika has made great strides in its recycling program. Recycling has advanced from the small but colorful happy face bins to the industrial bins currently located in five different areas (one in each ward). The original bins were acquired by Shirley...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 18, 2014 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor Runners will soon have the chance to pound the pavement and support EAMC at the same time. The 15th annual Tough Ten Tough Two race will be held Oct. 11. As it was last year, the race honors the memory of running-enthusiast Nick...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 18, 2014 | Slider, Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Writer FOOTBALL The Opelika Bulldogs (3-0. R-2-0) dominated Pell City 53-0 in their home opener last Friday night. The Dawgs started fast, scoring 40 first half points while holding the Panthers scoreless. Mathew Christian was near perfect...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 18, 2014 | Education
By Alison James Associate Editor Opelika City Schools are set for another fiscal year after a $47 million budget was approved by the school board last Thursday. After two open meetings/hearings to thoroughly explain the budget, the board went over it one last time and...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 18, 2014 | Community, Slider
Special to the Opelika Observer The Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics Center hosted the 2nd Annual Opelika Sportsplex Senior Health Fair Sept. 11. Seniors ages 55 and older were able to attend this free health fair between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to take...
