by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Sports
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/THE OBSERVER The 2023 Junior Boys World Series came to Opelika’s West Ridge park July 21 through 26. The teams arrived Friday and participated in a pre-tournament event and opening ceremony. Eleven state champion teams vied for a...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Community, Education
CONTRIBUTED BY NSHSS OPELIKA — The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced student Christopher L Floyd, from Opelika, Alabama, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Community, Featured
PHOTOS BY JOHN HILLSMAN/FOR THE OBSERVER The Ambassadors of Change, a collection of local nonprofits, held its community wide Back-2-School Bash Saturday, July 22, at Covington Rec Center. The city of Opelika’s police and fire departments, along with several...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Even though it has been very hot in Lee County the past two weeks, I love the way our citizens cope and find ways to deal with this Central Alabama heat. One of those ways is embracing the typical quick and fleeting rain showers. As I look at young children playing...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Community, Education
The new Fox Run sixth grade school is set to open next month. With the building completed, the school system recently offered tours of the school to city officials and local media. The school is located at 1100 Fox Run Parkway in Opelika. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY BECKY...
