by The Observer Staff | Sep 11, 2020 | Featured, Schools
I can remember like it was yesterday, going to the Lee County Fair. I was eight years old and I dreamed of winning one of those colorful teddy bears you were rewarded if the little lead ball went into the correct slot. My daddy had given me enough quarters to play...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 11, 2020 | Featured
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Taylor Jones, an Auburn graduate in fashion merchandising, is opening her boutique’s first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Opelika. The Tiny Closet Boutique located at 207 S. 8th St. is the first storefront for Jones and the Tiny...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 11, 2020 | Community, Featured
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Some Auburn residents have been hit harder than others by the coronavirus pandemic, but the city of Auburn is stepping up with assistance. The city announced Wednesday that it will accept applications for COVID-19 emergency...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 11, 2020 | Column, Featured, Greg Markley
By Greg Markley Snake River Canyon, Idaho– September 8, 1974. My cousin Jane’s wedding to her boyfriend John was held at the lovely 18th century chapel at Brown University, in Rhode Island. We traveled off-campus for the reception. For me, a cousin’s wedding and...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 10, 2020 | Featured, Sports
By Wil CrewsSportsCrews@opelikaobserver.com Last Friday, the Glenwood Gators opened regional play at home against rivals Lee-Scott Academy Warriors with a dominating 51-7 win. The Gators looked unstoppable on senior night. The first half consisted of five straight...
