by The Observer Staff | Sep 12, 2014 | Community
By Jody Fuller Opelika Observer James Camp Mayfield, better known as J.C., was born in Concord, Ga., on Sept. 14, 1914. He was the oldest of 12 children born to Homer and Allie Mayfield. This week, he will turn 100 years old. As with most people, his memory isn’t what...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 12, 2014 | Community, Slider
Local group promotes square dancing By Rebekah Martin Opelika Observer For going on 60 years, fun-loving people have gathered together nearly every Wednesday night of the year to do a little dancin’. The Village Squares, Auburn and Opelika’s own hometown square...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 12, 2014 | Community, Slider
by The Observer Staff | Sep 12, 2014 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Dear editor, I am a longtime Opelika resident, and I have been very excited about the growth and refurbishing of our downtown area. I do have a concern that I would like to address. When I have visitors, I have loved taking them downtown to eat at the restaurants...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 12, 2014 | Column
Imagine that you’ve lost your dog. You call local shelters and tell all your friends. A couple of weeks later you’re referred to a Facebook page where you see pictures of your dog and discover he was found and then rehomed. You contact the rescuer asking for your dog...
