by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2021 | Community
By Emery LayFor The Observer Bill Schwenk and Robbie Hughes once were ranger roommates. Now, the two coown a barbecue business, “Bill and Robbie’s Excellent BBQ Adventure.” In October 2020, Schwenk was newly out of the military and...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2021 | Community
Ann Whatley of Lee County was elected vice chairman of the Alabama Farmers Federaiton’s Women’s Leadership Committee for 2022. She also serves members at-large on the WLC. Elections were held during the Federation’s 100th annual meeting held in Montgomery Dec. 5 and...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA BLACK BELT ADVENTURES ASSOCIATION The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is urging hunters to donate to Hunters Helping the Hungry during the current deer season. A program coordinated by the Alabama Conservation and...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2021 | Community
Opelika Rotary Club’s annual Holiday Gift Wrap was held last Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Opelika Public Library. Each year, the Opelika Rotary Club provides Christmas gifts and meals to six local families in need. For more information about the Opelika Rotary Club,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2021 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly As Christmas approaches this week, the days get busier with last minute shopping, wrapping gifts and getting ready for breakfast and dinner on Christmas Day. Plan an easy supper with soup, sandwiches and cookies on Christmas Eve. Serve hot chocolate as...