by The Observer Staff | Apr 10, 2024 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local law enforcement agencies are on a mission to raise funds for the Alabama Special Olympics with the 2024 Cops on Top event, scheduled for Friday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations.The Opelika Police...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 10, 2024 | Community, Featured
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers produce. Moises Gonzalez is working to make local products more available through his website FarmHub.On FarmHub, he...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 10, 2024 | Community, Education
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Swarm season has arrived, and community members must be informed on what to do if they see a bee swarm. Seeing a swarm of bees can initially be intimidating but, if informed, people will realize there is nothing to be...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 10, 2024 | Community, Events
BY KATIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The Best Buddies will host The Friendship Walk on Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 pm. at Dinius Park in Opelika.The Best Buddies program is a resource that partners participants with special needs with a buddy to grow...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 10, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — With azaleas lining the drive, the home of Karen and Judge James Anderson is picture perfect nestled in a woodland setting. Native azaleas in pink, orange and yellow are also abundant on each side of the pond in the back of the Auburn home...
