by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Ann Cipperly
BY ANN CIPPERLY For over 42 years, Stanley Sistrunk has been known for his stunning floral designs and stylish taste in home decor at The Flower Store in Auburn. He is also known for his philanthropic achievements in giving back to the community. This past year,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Community, Sports
Opelika’s annual giving back to the community event, O-Day, was held Sunday, July 30, at Covington Park in Opelika. Attendees were encouraged to bring tents and chairs to the free event as spectators enjoyed the free food and gathered for the day’s flag...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Community
Arts And Leadership Reimagined CONTRIBUTED BY AAEA OPELIKA — For more than 58 years and 36 Performance Series seasons, the Arts Association of East Alabama has been leading the way in quality arts programming, arts-education initiatives and audience building for the...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Our summer ends on a sweet note with National Ice Cream Sandwich Day on Wednesday, Aug. 2, and National Watermelon Day on Thursday, Aug. 3. But this week, as a community, we are welcoming our students and families back to a new school year. From Classroom Observer’s...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Column, Steve Flowers
Siegelman Meets Big Jim OPINION — We are continuing this week with our summer series on Big Jim Folsom — Alabama’s most colorful governor. Those of us who grew up in and around Alabama politics have coined a descriptive term for a person who is obsessed with seeking...
