by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools has announced that 13 Opelika Middle School (OMS) students were selected for the prestigious Alabama All-State Choir. These talented young singers will represent OMS at the state level after competing against other...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
The Piano Guys to come to Auburn Dec. 7 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Piano Guys will bring their spirited show to Woltosz Theatre at the Jay and Susie Gouge Performing Arts Center at Auburn University on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. The performance is...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Community, Events
BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Step back into time with Opelika’s Victorian Front Porch Tour, scheduled for Dec. 13 through 17. The setting for the tour is the year 1899 and dressing in period costumes is welcomed.Ride, stroll or bike through the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Events
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the 57th year, Collinwood residents will continue their Christmas gift to the community with the annual Collinwood Luminaries Friday, Dec. 13, from 5 until 9 p.m. Over 1,300 flickering candles in sand filled bags will line...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
This I know OPINION —This story was told to me by a friend. A retired nurse.The nurse was passing by room 202 in the pediatric oncology wing. It was late. The hospital was decorated for Chrimstmas. Tinsel on the walls. Construction-paper chain-link garland everywhere....
