by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2017 | Sports
By Zachary Pike For the Opelika Observer Beulah put up a gutsy performance against Pike County in a 33-6 loss Friday night. A tough, grind-it-out first half kept Beulah in the game as they only trailed 12-6 at halftime. However, several key injuries, an inability to...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 19, 2017 | Community
Below is a gallery of photos from last Saturday’s Shine Prom held at the Opelika Sportsplex. Presented by the Sportsplex, Tiger Town Chick-fil-A and Tim Hudson Foundation, the prom was a fun-filled evening for both children and adults with special needs. More...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 18, 2017 | Community
Special to the Opelika Observer In celebration of Alabama’s coming bicentennial celebration, Lewis Cooper, Jr. Memorial Library will host an ‘Alabama 200 Opelika Community Workshop’ Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. – noon. The workshop will include:...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 18, 2017 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly With the weather finally turning cooler, thoughts turn to heartier meals. Since fall is a busy time with many activities and meetings, I find using a slow cooker helps to have dinner ready with little effort. Before leaving the house in the morning, I...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 18, 2017 | Column
By Wendy Hodge Pink water sprays from the courthouse fountain, pink bows are tied to lampposts, and the square is a sea of pink t-shirts, caps, and a tutu or two. October is breast cancer awareness month, and O Town has turned out to fill the downtown streets....
