by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | Community
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The boonie hat is changing hands. Boonie Hat Coffee in downtown Opelika is changing ownership from Luis Saavedra to Jim Bryson, owner of Market Street Paint Shop. “Luis originally approached us about...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | Community, Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYAND KATIE KINGSTON OPELIKA — The sun is shining, schools are out for the summer and the children are clamoring for things to do. One local resident has put together a list of fun things to help keep families active. The Observer has partnered with...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | Community, Featured
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Juneteenth has come to Lee County again and this year, Auburn and Opelika are planning multiple events for a greater reach. Juneteenth is the celebration of emancipation of slaves within the United States....
by The Observer Staff | Jun 14, 2023 | Community, Sports
The Opelika Sportsplex hosted the USA Pickleball Atlantic South Diamond Regional June 6 through 11. Seven-hundred-and-forty players registered for the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 14, 2023 | Community
Auburn Rotary Club this week hosted Dr. Anthony Abbate from the Auburn University Bee Lab. He shared interesting research and statistics on bees. “If you did not love bees before today’s presentation, you either love them now, or perhaps have a greater...
