by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Featured
BY GATOR KINCAIDCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Memorial Day, the city of Opelika held its annual ceremony at the Opelika Library to honor the men and women of the armed forces who lost their lives in service to the nation.Opelika Mayor Eddie Smith addressed...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BYRICHARD COUCH OPELIKA — Opelika Children’s Rehabilitation Service (CRS) Parent Consultant, Sharonica Turner, recently graduated from the Partners in Policymaking Alabama (PIPA) program in Prattville.Turner earned the Most Supportive Award, which other...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Featured
BY GRACE GOODMAN AND AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER Amanda Machamer Gracie Goodman Amanda MachamerAmanda Machamer said she has always known English was her best subject in school. Once she graduated high school, her love for writing and being a storyteller made...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika Parks and Recreation Department is expanding its event offerings at Spring Villa Park with the introduction of two new rental opportunities: the Penn Yonge Room and the Spring Villa Lodge. These...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika is proud to announce the launch of its new POW-R Workforce Initiative, a strategic effort led by Opelika Economic Development and designed to enhance workforce development, strengthen talent pipelines...
