by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Community
Eat burgers. Vote for your favorite. Repeat. Contributed by AOTourism The area’s top chefs and restaurants are putting their best burgers to the test this May in a new competition: introducing Burger Battles! In honor of Burger Wars, Opelika’s annual burger...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Community
Contributed by United Way of Lee County, Inc. Eric Canada, a 30 plus year United Way of Lee County volunteer has been awarded the Frank M. deGraffenried, IV Lifetime Volunteer Service Award. This award, named in honor of Chief Frank “Buddy” M. deGraffenried, IV is...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Community
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Asian-American community was rocked in March when a shooter visited three separate Atlanta massage parlors and let loose a spray of bullets. Many questioned whether the shooter had been racially-motived to hate crimes...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Community
The city of Smiths Station, Smiths Station Ruritan Club and Home Depot of Phenix City celebrated Arbor Day by planting Dogwood Trees and Azalea Bushes throughout the Swing Park located next to the Smiths Station Government Center. Pictured are city staff, Ruritan Club...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Ann Cipperly, Column, Community
By Ann Cipperly While Laura Cooper has a child of her own, she is also a “mom of many” as the executive director of the Lee County Youth Development Center (LCYDC) in Opelika. Laura has served in this position for 21 years at the center that has helped thousands of...