by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community, Sports
This week’s speaker for the Opelika Kiwanis Club was Tyler McGill. He is the head swim coach for the city of Opelika. He spoke on the growth of the swimming programs in the area, as well as the new pool expansion that will be opening in May 2024. Next week, June...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community
Melissa Gatlin presented an informative program on “A Walking Tour of Opelika” at the May 2023 Richard Henry Lee Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) chapter meeting. Pictured from left to right are Gatlin and Chapter President Bob...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community, Schools
The Board of Education honored its retirees with a reception Tuesday, May 23, at Jeter Primary School. Pictured from left to right are Tricia Skelton, John Gullatte, Teresa Brackin, Perry Outlaw, Lindie Payne, Mike McKee, Marta Harper, Matthew Kendrick, Lodene Core...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community
The Opelika Exchange Club held a banquet in honor of Paramedic Bill Dye on Thursday, May 18. Dye was nominated by his supervisor and peers at East Alabama Medical Transport Services located at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Surrounded by Exchange Club...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ALABAMA — Alabamians who fall victim to SNAP fraud may soon qualify for reimbursement from the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR). On Tuesday, May 30, DHR started offering replacement benefits to victims of...
