By Beth Pinyerd For the Opelika Observer Readers, let’s embark on “The Great Backyard Bird Count” Feb. 15-18, an educational adventure for the whole...
Community Articles
Lee County Commission approves resolution endorsing the Farmville Road Roundabout Project
By Michelle Key Publisher The Lee County Commission met Monday night and passed a resolution endorsing the roundabout project for the intersection...
Central AlabamaWorks! names Gindi Prutzman as its executive director
Special to the Opelika Observer Central AlabamaWorks! is pleased to welcome Gindi Prutzman as its new executive director. She will be working with...
HBNMP to host celebration of 205th anniversary of Battle of the Horseshoe
Special to the Opelika Observer Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 205th anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe March 23. This...
Opelika songwriter Abby Miracle to release new single
By Morgan Bryce Editor Opelika native and singer/songwriter Abby Miracle will release a new single tomorrow titled “Parachute on My Heart.” Known...
Elaine Burton named to city’s historic preservation commission
By Robert Noles Photojournalist During last Tuesday’s Opelika City Council meeting, Mayor Gary Fuller announced his nomination of Elaine Burton to...
Fundraiser for family of Zach Ford to be held March 9 in Tuskegee
By Michelle Key Publisher On Dec. 6, 2018, Zach Ford lost his life in a tragic automobile accident. He was only 29 years old and left behind his...
Jeremy Gray, Pebblin Warren to hold town hall in Opelika Feb. 28
By Morgan Bryce Editor Local representatives Jeremy Gray and Pebblin Warren will hold a town hall meeting Feb. 28 at Greater Peace Missionary...
Smiths Station High School to perform ‘Love/Sick’ Feb. 28 – March 2
Special to the Opelika Observer The Smiths Station High School Department of Theatre proudly presents “Love/Sick.” In a small, quiet town, many...