by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Education, Featured
Council of leaders aims to make Opelika a better place to live and work BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The accomplishments of a group of people working together toward achieving a common goal are being realized on the streets, in schools and across...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Obituaries
RALPH O’NEAL COTTON Ralph O’Neal Cotton passed away peacefully into his heavenly home on Aug. 8, 2024, at Bethany House after battling pancreatic cancer.Ralph was born Feb. 1, 1946, to Tela and Clara Ward Cotton.Ralph is survived by his best friend and devoted wife of...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Legals
CITY OF OPELIKA – INVITATION TO BID 24029 INVITATION TO BID24029Sealed bids for the construction of the N. 7th St. Storm Drainage Updatesshall be received at the Opelika City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room, 204 South Seventh Street, Opelika, Alabama, until 2:00...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 9, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
THROUGH AUG. 24 — AUBURN ARTS SUMMER SHOWThe Auburn Arts Association’s 2024 Summer Show, titled “Black and White + One Color” is on display now through Aug. 24 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The visual experience showcases the creativity and innovation of...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 9, 2024 | Sean Dietrich
Josh the Greeter OPINION — “WAHOO! WELCOME TO THE WAHOOS STADIUM!” That’s what he’d always say.Josh Parr’s wheelchair sat parked at the top of the stairs where he greeted all ticket holders with a high-five and a corny joke. He was the first person you saw when you...
