by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Events
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street’s annual Holiday Open House will be held Nov. 9 in downtown Opelika. “We’re excited to kick off the holiday season in downtown Opelika,” said Main Street Director Kelsey Gallahar Sullivan. “This year, we’ve...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Oct. 23, the Alabama Retail Association awarded the owners of Stinson Breads, Matthew and Anna Claire Stinson, the 2025 Emerging Retailer of the Year “Gee” Award, which honors an up-and-coming retailer who demonstrates...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — After 21 years in office, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered his final address during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, reflecting on two decades of growth, collaboration and community progress. Fuller, who will retire at the...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 22, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
With scarlet, orange and yellow hues on foliage and an abundance of apples in the markets, autumn is a favorite time of year. After a long, hot summer, everyone welcomes warm, freshly-baked pies, breads, cakes and other apple treats. For some in our area, fall is also...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 22, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
October 26 | 4:00 pm CDTOpelika Center for the Performing ArtsPlease note this message just received from the US Army Field Band.“Due to a lack of government appropriations, this event by The United States Army Field Band has been canceled.East Alabama Arts look...
