by The Observer Staff | Apr 19, 2017 | Obituaries
Floyd R. Pugh Floyd R. Pugh, 83, of Opelika passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his home. We rejoice that he now sings in the heavenly choir of which he longed to be a member. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 12, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home from 5:00...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 19, 2017 | Column, Steve Flowers
We in the Deep South have a unique history of political theatrics. The only northern states that rival our colorfulness are New Jersey and Illinois. In those two states you are expected to be corrupt, especially Chicago. Our most colorful southern state has always...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 19, 2017 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly With many occasions coming up this spring, plan on including a special strawberry pie, cake or salad on the menu. Strawberries are a versatile fruit and many people’s favorite berry. While looking over strawberry recipes in my files, I found several...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2017 | Community
Urban exploration of abandoned properties has become a tourist opportunity for cities like Detroit. Photographers have found great interest in visual exploration of forgotten places. Local photographer, Brenton Stringfellow, has shared some of his photos with the...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2017 | Community
Special to the Opelika Observer The city of Opelika was recognized March 31 at the Savannah State University Urban Planning Conference for winning the 2017 Urban Planning Award for the Opelika Art Line Project. The project is part of the Carver-Jeter Revitalization...
