by The Observer Staff | Aug 28, 2024 | Featured
AT&T workers join picket lines in Southeastern US BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — As Americans celebrate with backyard barbecues this Labor Day, it’s a good time to remember the roots of the holiday, which sprung from violent clashes over...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 28, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
Price family gathers for cookout on Labor Day weekend BY ANN CIPPERLY After a busy summer, Oline and Randy Price look forward to gathering their family and friends together for a big cookout celebration on Labor Day weekend, which also kicks off Auburn football. The...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
Saturday, Aug. 17 AUG. 17 — BURGERS & BADGES GRILL OFFThe city of Opelika police and fire departments will go head-to-head in the annual Burgers & Badges Grill Off, set for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Municipal Park (Monkey Park). AUG. 17 —...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
Becca’s Vacation OPINION — This house is a tomb. Ever since the kid left. We’ve had a kid here at the lake for the past several days. Our goddaughter. She left this morning.There is evidence a child has been in this house, however. There is, for example, a giant...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
Prepare delicious treats for after school snacks BY ANN CIPPERLY Now that school has started, the slower pace of summer is over. It’s back to the rush of getting to school on time, homework and going to bed early. Children come home from school hungry and ready for a...
