by The Observer Staff | Dec 17, 2024 | Legals
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOPELIKA CITY COUNCILJanuary 21, 2025, 6:00 P.M.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with §23-4-2, Code of Alabama, 1975, that the City Council of the City of Opelika will conduct a Public Hearing during the regularly scheduled City Council...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 17, 2024 | Obituaries
SARA “SALLY” BROOKS OZANSara “Sally” Ann Brooks Kitt Watson Ozan passed away Dec. 11, 2024, at her residence in Opelika. She was 85 years old.She was born in Opelika on Sept. 19, 1939, to the late Elizabeth Floyd Brooks Ganer and Cecil D. Brooks.In addition to her...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 17, 2024 | Community, Featured
BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Melissa Gatlin and her daughter, Anna Ruth, recently published a book that Opelika residents are sure to cherish for years to come — A Guide to Historic Opelika, Alabama.This comprehensive guide brings to life the stories of...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Column, Steve Flowers
The Bright Star — an Alabama institution OPINION — By far the most legendary restaurant in Alabama is The Bright Star in Bessemer. The famous establishment is iconic not only for its fabulous food but also for its hospitality.It is a Landmark of Alabama history. The...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OAKS AGENCY AUBURN — The Oaks Agency, a student-run public relations firm through Auburn University dedicated to helping clients elevate their brand while providing valuable learning opportunities for students, is now accepting new clients in the...
