by The Observer Staff | Nov 6, 2015 | Community
By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter As Taylor Rosenthal, the area’s youngest C.E.O., gains more attention on a national stage, Inc. Magazine recently named him in its “Top 20 Teens to Watch Out for” list. The 14-year-old started a business called RecMed, a...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 6, 2015 | Community
By Donna Williamson Opelika Observer Bulldog Pride, the cheer squad formed for special needs students at Opelika High School (OHS) became a reality two years ago because of the vision of Tonya Lazzari and Carolyn Vickerstaff, two special education teachers at the...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 6, 2015 | Community
By Rev. James A. Langley Opelika Observer This is the last installment of “In Memoriam,” a poetic tribute to Alma Martin, noted Opelika educator, by one of her students, Dr. James Langley. Do you have a favorite teacher who made a great impact on your life? Let us...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 6, 2015 | Community, Slider
By Edna Ward Opelika Observer Sherie Spain, Pottery Director, Opelika Parks & Recreation, recently provided a preview of the bi-annual Empty Bowls Project, a joint fundraiser with Opelika and Auburn hosting. The first project was hosted in Opelika in 2013. In...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 6, 2015 | Politics
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council approved a resolution at Tuesday’s meeting authorizing General Obligation Warrants that were originally issued in 2007 “to advance, refund and redeem certain outstanding revenue bonds … by the Public...
