by The Observer Staff | Oct 5, 2022 | Ann Cipperly
With a love for music from childhood, Gayle and Dr. Tom Smith both have enjoyed tremendous careers, sharing their talents at schools in Opelika and Auburn, Auburn University, Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Providence Baptist Church. At Auburn University,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 5, 2022 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY THEOPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — On Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, the Opelika Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the Christmas season in Opelika with a plethora of Christmas events all occurring on one magical night. The night will begin at 5 p.m....
by The Observer Staff | Oct 5, 2022 | Schools
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Congratulations to the 2022 Opelika High School Homecoming Court. Pictured left to right: Kennedi Davis — Freshman Sara Kate Speakman — Sophomore, Roniyah Lilly — Junior, Susannah Couey — Senior, Italy Slaughter — Senior, McKay Yountz...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 5, 2022 | Wendy Hodge
When last we met, I was standing on the hill overlooking the crowd gathered for the Daylily Spectacular at Bell’s Daylily Garden in Sycamore, Georgia. Tim and I had made our purchases in the bargain line and bought our raffle tickets for the drawing that would be held...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 5, 2022 | Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Four area high school football teams remained undefeated after another round of games concluded Friday night. Auburn (7-0), Beauregard (6-0), Loachapoka (6-0) and Lee-Scott (6-0) once again established...