By Willie Spears Last week was John Carlos’s and Tommie Smith’s birthday. Carlos was born June 5, 1945, and Tommie Smith was born June 6, 1944. In...
Community Articles
SUSCC to Host Community Movie Night
Contributed by SUSCC The Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) Student Government Association will host a community movie night on June 26...
Opelika Parks & Rec to Host Football Camp
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Opelika Parks & Rec is hosting the “Back to the Dawg House” football camp, featuring Opelika High...
Samford Community Outreach Holds Fourth Fun and Fellowship Day
The annual event, hosted by Apostle Carolyn Ann Morton, was held on June 12. The Fun and Fellowship Day was held at Christian Care Ministries, with...
Fourth Annual Black Male Summit Teaches Young Men Life Skills
The Dream Day Foundation presented the fourth annual Black Male Summit on June 12, providing young men in the community with a platform to navigate...
Beat 13 is officially zoned
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Beat 13 in Beulah is officially zoned after the county held a public hearing and voted on the...
Executive Order 13985 Hot Topic at Opelika City Council Meeting
By Michelle KeyPublisher Numerous people came out to this week’s Opelika City Council meeting on Tuesday night to address the council pertaining to...
Townhomes on North Dean? Remains to be seen
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council on Tuesday voted against the conditional use approval of a property on...
OPD asks for help locating missing Opelika man
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com A 48-year-old Opelika man was reported missing and the Opelika Police Department has asked for...