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 | Community
No explanation given to employees, patients BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER AUBURN — Employees of the Auburn Urgent Care on South College Street were left in the dark Friday, Dec. 6, when they received an early morning email from the office manager, Duchi Bednarski,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Community
Auburn Parks & Rec hosts Holly Jolly Drop & Shop CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks & Recreation will host the second Holly Jolly Drop & Shop at Frank Brown Recreation Center (235 Opelika Road) on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m....
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika recently announced the hiring of Courtney Ross to serve as the new assistant purchasing-revenue manager. In her new role, Ross will be responsible for managing and supervising the daily operations of the...
