by The Observer Staff | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, Schools, Sports
BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —It was 50 years ago today;The first varsity football game between Lee Academy and Scott Preparatory SchoolFifty years ago on Oct. 5, 1973, the Lee Academy Generals took on the Scott Prep Patriots in the first ever meeting...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 4, 2023 | Community, Schools
BY MAGGIE EDWARDSCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Eighty Auburn University (AU) students reaped the benefits of the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) during the Alabama Farmers Federation annual scholarship reception Sept. 25 at Lazenby Farms in...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 4, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA —The Opelika City Council recently approved an amendment to the Opelika Power Services (OPS) General Service Rules and Regulations (Section 28) and the Electric Rates and Charges (Section 28) Ordinance.The rules and...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 4, 2023 | Events
CONTRIBUTED BYAO TOURISM OPELIKA —Run, jog or walk to benefit East Alabama Medical Center’s Foundation for Breast Cancer Early DetectionThe countdown is on. Register to run, walk or jog in the annual Tough Ten & Tough Two race coming up on Oct. 7. This...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 4, 2023 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
BY BETH PINYERD It is beginning to look like Autumn in the faces of young children. Smiles, more energy, cool air, beautiful Autumn leaves and jackets and sweaters needed. When I was a younger mom, an older lady in the Opelika community — who was my friend and mentor...
