by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2023 | Obituaries
8/31/1956- 12/23/2023 James Alfred Blair age 67 of Opelika, Alabama passed away Dec. 23, 2023, at Bethany House. He was preceded in death by his mother Catherine V Blair (Kitty), father Roy C. Blair and sister Dovie McGinty. He is survived by his wife of 45 years...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2023 | Obituaries
Betty Rae Frost Jackson was born near Laurel, Mississippi, on May 13, 1926. She passed away on Dec. 27, 2023, in Florence, Alabama. As an infant, Betty was adopted by Gordon B. and Rosa Petty Frost and grew up in Prichard, Alabama. She graduated from Murphy High...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2023 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE @ RANE CENTERThe Gingerbread Village is on display at Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center through the end of the year. ICE SKATINGLocated on the Hey Day Market greenspace, the ice-skating rink is open daily from noon until 8:30 p.m....
by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2023 | Events, Featured
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Looking for a way to spend New Year’s Eve this year? Wanting to keep your dollars, and time, local?Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is hosting a New Year’s Eve...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 28, 2023 | Events, Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Dream Day Foundation has produced and hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for 24 years. This year will be the 25th anniversary of the event. In honor of that milestone, the nonprofit organization is...
