by The Observer Staff | Mar 15, 2017 | Sports
By Fred Woods Editor The Opelika Chiefs won a closer than expected game last Saturday night over the Emerald City Scorpions 18-12 in Pensacola, Fla. All scoring for both teams took place in the fourth quarter. Playing without several key players, the Chiefs relied on...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 15, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Mama Mocha’s, a beloved Auburn coffee establishment, is making its way to Opelika later this year, opening up a space that will not only satisfy the caffeine cravings of its customers, but serve as a vibrant, active marketplace for the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 15, 2017 | Community
Opelika’s Castone leader in concrete products for 55 years By Kris Martins Opelika Observer Cynnie James and her son Cooper walked through the Castone Corporation plant, waving as they passed employees, often greeting them by name paired with a smile or joke. Though...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 15, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Many sports figures showcase their athleticism at a young age, becoming known as prodigies in their respective sports. Tiger Woods, one of golf’s all-time greats, first swung a golf club at two years old, and gold-winning Olympic...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 14, 2017 | Column
Cousin Benny and the Snake In times like these, when the people of our great land are as badly divided as I can recall, we need examples of unity and humanity and just getting along together, so I’m gonna give you one. At the center of the story is my cousin Benny,...
