by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Opelika community continued to get into the holiday spirit by attending the annual Opelika high school and middle school choirs’ Holiday Choral Concert. The performance took place Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Opelika Center...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYCOLE SIKES OFALABAMA EXTENSION AUBURN — The iconic scent of Christmas trees is wafting through the air. Soon, families will begin the search for the perfect addition to their living rooms. However, these elements will come at a higher cost than seasons...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Beth Pinyerd
Every Christmas Eve, I clearly and fondly remember the hospitality, warmth and love our Uncle Wayne Teague and Aunt Josephine provided at their home each year to the family. Our family sleigh (car) would head toward Auburn each year as we experienced a true Christmas...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Hugh Freeze Hire Dear editor, AU Athletics submitted a press release to the Nov. 30th “Opelika Observer”, which announced Hugh Freeze as the new Auburn University head coach. The release proved as public relations puffery, but woeful as reporting. For example, several...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Sports
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The varsity boys’ and girls’ Opelika High School basketball teams hosted Russell County at the Mainstreet Gym Thursday, Dec. 8. The Bulldog boys defeated the visitors 62-51, and have a current record of 4-3 after also...
