by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Spring Villa Lodge, located at 1474 Lee Road 148, in Opelika. The ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m.,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Featured
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Winter Timber Outdoors, a retail store offering high-quality products for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, is open for business. Since its grand opening on Aug. 23, Winter Timber Outdoors has experienced a warm...
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...