by The Observer Staff | Jan 8, 2021 | Community, Featured
Contributed By the OPD The Opelika Police Department invites citizens to join it for its Citizens Police Academy. The eight-week hands-on course will begin Thursday, March 25, 2021, and will cover various aspects of police work within the city of Opelika. This...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 8, 2021 | Community, Featured
Contributed by Alabama Launchpad Over its history, Alabama Launchpad has awarded $5.6 million to 100 Alabama companies, making it the most active early seed-stage fund in the state. As the program enters its 15th year, it is poised to generate even more impact....
by The Observer Staff | Jan 8, 2021 | Featured, Sports
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika Dawg Pound saw a strong finish to its 2020 season when it competed in the Pensacola Hype Classic on Dec. 11-13 and Independent Nationals on Dec 18-20. “I would like to thank everyone that helped us throughout the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2021 | Community, Featured
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Almost all Auburn students, and their parents, know who Fred Kam is. Especially since the pandemic began and affected the lives of all Auburn residents. Kam is the executive medical director of the Auburn Medical Clinic and...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2021 | Featured, Sports
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com I believe in Bryan Harsin as Auburn University’s head football coach. But he’s got a lot of work to do. In their 35-19 bowl game loss against Northwestern on Friday, I saw an Auburn team that looked listless and lifeless....