Helpful Hints for Young Travelers

Helpful Hints for Young Travelers

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. This summer, families are truly ready to get out and travel! I congratulate families on finding creative ways to have fun when we had to stay home last summer but...
Opelika Senior Earns Eagle Scout Honor

Opelika Senior Earns Eagle Scout Honor

Contributed by Chrisand Amy Hess Andrew Hess, a member of Boy Scout Troop 858 and a senior at Opelika High School, earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. Only 3 to 4% of Boy Scout members ever attain this prestigious honor. In...
Opelika’s Fathers of the Year

Opelika’s Fathers of the Year

Girls S.T.E.P.S. Inc., and The Knee High Foundation awarded gift baskets to the winners of the Father’s Day “Father of the Year” Essay Contest at Saturday’s Together Opelika “Game On” flag football event. Pictured (top) the sibling trio of Kaden Cooper and...
Opelika Becomes ‘Better Together’

Opelika Becomes ‘Better Together’

By Wil Crews  sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Despite a constant downpour of rain, the city of Opelika’s spirit was uplifted on Saturday with the Together Opelika “Game On” flag football event. “Man this is awesome,” said Opelika Police Chief Shane Healey. “These...