by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Area businesses can learn about the latest trends, tools and strategies in marketing at the Opelika Chamber of Commerce’s All Things Marketing Summit, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. Auburn Opelika Tourism is presenting sponsor of...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Community, Featured
New Auburn business offers dog training, boarding BY TRISHA WHITE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Trusting another person with your dog is one of the most difficult areas in life to navigate as a dog-owner. And yet, many dog owners don’t have the time, the energy or often...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Community, Featured, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA Lori Huguley, left, will retire as director of Economic Development on Jan. 31. John Sweatman, right, will assume leadership on Feb. 1. OPELIKA. — Lori Huguley, CEcD, is retiring from the city of Opelika on Jan. 31. John Sweatman...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
BY STACEY WALLACEPHOTOS BY MIKE WALLACE OPINION — As I have mentioned many times in this column, I dislike and distrust most technology. However, even I have to admit that some technology has made life much easier for me. For example, back when I was a high school and...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ICE SKATINGLocated on the Hey Day Market greenspace, the ice-skating rink is open daily from noon until 8:30 p.m. through Jan. 15. Cost, which includes skate rental and one hour of skate time, is $13 for children ages 12 & under and $20 for adults. LOCAL AUTHOR @...