Community Articles

Cornerstone Family Chiropractic opens office in Phenix City

By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer Cornerstone Family Chiropractic has expanded and added a new location in Phenix City, Alabama. The business held its ribbon cutting on Friday, March 12, and its first day open was Monday, March 15. “Our main branch is in Auburn,”...

Franky June’s Weeny Wagon open and ready to serve Lee County

By Lofton WheelesFor the Opelika Observer Franky June’s Weeny Wagon opened last month and is now serving the Opelika area. You can often find Franky June’s food truck at the Firing Pin, Bubba’s Medicine Shop and Southern Union State Community College. Karen Lanier...

Toomer’s Sit In Celebration on Saturday

Contributed byKelli Thompson For nearly 300 days, a small group of people have been holding a daily demonstration for racial reconciliation in Auburn, known as the Toomer’s Corner Sit-In. It all started on June 1, with one person holding a “Stop Racism Now” sign. The...

Governor Ivey proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Contributed by the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities The state of Alabama has officially recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month as of March 1, 2021. Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month to “promote greater...