by The Observer Staff | Jan 26, 2024 | Obituaries
Frances “Momsie” Stevenson, age 90, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, in Opelika, Alabama. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Sturkie, Chambers County, Alabama. Frances was the beloved wife of the late James “Bob” Stevenson and the loving mother of...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2024 | Community, Featured
For a video of the proposed renovation visit https://fb.watch/pOSUlkOqJJ/ BY KADIE VICK |FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation has launched a $7.2 million project to renovate Floral Park, located on Floral Street. The project, which will begin in...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2024 | Community, Featured
BY DAVID BELL | FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTO BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Each year throughout the world, an estimated 40 million people are subjected to human trafficking and forced labor, which is responsible for approximately $250 billion annually in illicit...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2024 | Community, Featured
BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Bringing a taste of upscale cuisine to The Plains, Boulangerie, a French bakery, will open in downtown Auburn on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 138 N. College St.Boulangerie will offer cakes and pies by the slice, as well as tarts,...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2024 | Community
PHOTOS BY ANITA STIEFEL Donut Worry No. 5 is now open at 231 N. Dean Road in Auburn, across from Kroger. The shop is open weekdays 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Donut Worry features dozens of varieties of classic and specialty donuts,...
