by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Obituaries
Betty went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2023, at the age of 88. Betty’s entire life was devoted to her family. Her greatest joy in life was traveling the world with them during her husband John’s military years. Betty was born in Opelika and graduated from Clift...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County Public Fishing Lake reopened Tuesday, March 28, under the operation of a new lake manager. The lake had been temporarily closed during the transition of operations to the new manager. Lee County Public Fishing Lake...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 22, 2023 | Community
BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Chill Spot, a local food truck offering hot dogs, tacos, frozen treats and more, has found a home at Chewacla State Park in Auburn. “We are the food vendor of Chewacla,” said The Chill Spot owner and founder...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 22, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured, Politics
BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The city of Opelika’s annual State of the City event is set for March 29 at the Bottling Plant Event Center in downtown Opelika. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. as Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller will deliver his...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 22, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Health continues to rake in various honors and awards this year, the latest of which bring about special recognition for its cardiac unit and sleep program. EAMC RECEIVES FIVE CARDIAC AND VASCULAR AWARDS East...