by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2020 | Featured, Sports
On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell OHS (8-2) defeated Wetumpka (5-6) 51-28 last Friday at Bulldog Stadium in the opening round of the AHSAA 6A Playoffs. The first quarter was a scoring fest. Opelika scored three touchdowns in the first five minutes: a 3-yard run by Taylor...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2020 | Ann Cipperly, Column, Featured
By Ann Cipperly Cherry Bruce has a love of cooking for her family. When she is in the kitchen preparing meals, four dogs are going to be lounging nearby. Cherry’s husband, Dr. Buddy Bruce, is a veterinarian at his Animal Health Center on Second Avenue in Opelika. The...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2020 | Community, Featured
Contributed by Oslyn Rodriguez,Founder and Executive DirectorOf Backpack International Backpack International started this new program because it had to figure out a way to continue serving the community while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. In the past, it would...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2020 | Community
Contributed byOpelika Main Street Opelika Main Street will present the annual Downtown Holiday Open House on Sunday Nov. 15 from 12 to 5 p.m. This year’s event will include multiple merchants and restaurants throughout the downtown area, each offering different sales...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2020 | Community
Contributed by Emillie DombrowskiVia the City of Auburn The Auburn Arts Association, Auburn Parks & Recreation and the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center will host the 14th annual Holiday Art Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s...