by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Sports
Opelika High School senior basketball player Mekhiron Brock signed a scholarship May 16 to continue his academic and athletic career at Southern Union State Community...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Community, Events
Opelika Main Street’s craft beer festival, “On Tap,” returned to downtown Saturday, May 13, featuring beer from over 30 craft breweries from across the nation. People ages 21 and up walked the white-tent-lined street of vendors from 1 to 6 p.m....
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Column, Community, Events, Opinions
BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded fries. Tacos. Heartburn. I saw hospital employees. Security. ER. Education. Registration. EMS. Service Excellence....
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Community, Events
Opelika Police Department held its National Peace Officers Memorial Monday, May 15, at Opelika Public Library. The program featured a lunch provided by Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, a welcome by Opelika Police Chief Shane Healey, a presentation of colors by the...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — As if it couldn’t wait another second, the Glenwood baseball team lined up like an Olympian preparing for a race on the third base line, and then junior Brandon McCraine bolted and snatched Glenwood’s first AISA State...
