by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community, Schools
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation’s $1 million fundraising goal is within reach, according to Foundation Board Chair Oline Price. In September of last year, to coincide with the college’s 100th anniversary, the...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Happy Thanksgiving week to our beautiful and loving community. The holidays bring families together in a wonderful way. The holidays give parents and grandparents close time and down time to be with children and grandchildren. The holidays bring so much...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community, Sports
Ribbon cutting, grand opening planned for Nov. 30 CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATION OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation is hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated softball fields located at West Ridge Park on...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Column, Politics, Steve Flowers
All Politics Is No Longer Local OPINION — The legendary speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tip O’Neill, is credited with coining the slogan, “all politics is local.” He quoted it often and lived it. The old Boston machine Democratic politician went home to...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, and the Opelika Police Department have teamed up to launch a unique program designed to increase roadway safety leading into the holidays for...
