Dialing back smartphones By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — A group of Opelika parents were looking for ways to allow their children to stay connected without the dangers of smartphones, and found a now-antique solution — landlines.“I heard a quote a while ago, and it just said, ‘When you're ready to end your child's childhood, give them a phone,’ and that just kind of stuck with me — as soon as we give smartphones to our children, that is...
OPELIKA — Rosanna McGinnis, Opelika Public Library director, along with community partner Ayanna Thomas, Elderly Nutrition Program/Senior Community Service Employment Program director at Lee-Russell Council of Governments, have been selected as advisors for the American Library Association’s (ALA) Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults. The focus of this national evaluation initiative is to better understand and...
Get to know the Spring interns BY ALEXXIA LITTLETON, LANDI RUTLEDGE, KADIE TAYLOR OPELIKA — Entering a newsroom can be intimidating and exciting all at once. New faces, strict deadlines and new experiences are expected for these local students. This spring, The Observer is engaging with three new interns from Auburn University. These interns have the potential to be a new friendly face seen in the newspaper for the community and its local...
Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more BY MICHELLE KEYAND KADIE TAYLOR OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council announced last week that it is considering a proposed one-year planning moratorium, a measure intended to evaluate the city’s rapid residential growth and ensure infrastructure can adequately support continued development. The proposal dominated discussion during Tuesday night’s council meeting and the preceding...
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Opelika held a Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace on Jan. 29. Many prayed, read poems and led songs to help attendees process feelings regarding current events. Candy Williams welcomed the audience and opened the vigil in prayer. The candles were lit during the singing of “This Little Light of Mine,” and the light from candles was spread across the room. Leaders from many...
Opelika is mourning the loss of two of its beloved World War II veterans this past week. Walter Dorsey, age 98, passed away on Jan. 25 and Orrin "Boody" Brown, age 105, died Wednesday, Jan. 28. Obituaries and information on their funeral services are listed below. Walter Cullars DorseyWalter Cullars Dorsey of Opelika, age 98, passed away on Jan. 25, 2026 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25, 1927, to...
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Dialing back smartphones By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — A group of Opelika parents were looking for ways to allow their children to stay connected without the dangers of smartphones, and found a now-antique solution — landlines.“I heard a...
OPELIKA — Rosanna McGinnis, Opelika Public Library director, along with community partner Ayanna Thomas, Elderly Nutrition Program/Senior Community Service Employment Program director at Lee-Russell Council of Governments, have been selected as...
BY The Austin 1st Foundation AUBURN-OPELIKA — Join the Austin 1st Foundation for the 4th annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble at the Lakes Course at Robert Trent Jones Grand National Monday, May 18. The event is being held in memory of...
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