by The Observer Staff | Oct 1, 2024 | Community, Featured, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The fate of the Springwood Hotel was on the agenda for Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting. There was a public hearing for the demolition of the hotel as well as a resolution to revoke the owner’s business license.The...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 26, 2024 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Club will host more than 400 competitors from 10 states who preregistered for Paddles at the Plex, a four-day tournament to be held Oct. 3-6 at the Sportsplex.The club, a community organization that promotes...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 26, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
SEPT. 26 — VALOR AWARDS DINNERThe Opelika Chamber will host the VALOR Public Safety Awards Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Southerly Warehouse (1007 Avenue B). The event will feature military hero and Dancing with the Stars alum Noah Galloway...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 26, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
Back to the future OPINION — I’m in the airport. There is a tiny robot cruising around, delivering food to customers. Kids are following the robot, laughing. People are taking pictures.It seems like everyone is talking about AI. It’s on the news. It’s in every...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 26, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
Remembering stadium history on tailgating Saturdays During the fall months, life in East Alabama revolves around football with plenty of good food on game days. For a fun, relaxing tailgate party, rely on delectable dishes that can be prepared ahead. Under the eye of...
