Community Articles

Lee-Scott Academy hosts ‘Maddie McClendon Night’

By Robert NolesPhotojournalist Class of 2020 Lee-Scott Academy graduate, Maddie McClendon, was honored last Thursday as the baseball, softball and soccer teams dressed out in teal color jerseys for “Maddie McClendon Night.” McClendon was diagnosed with ovarian cancer...

Opelika announces Pharmavite expansion

Contributed by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller announced last week that an existing Opelika manufacturing company will be expanding. Pharmavite LLC will be investing more capital into its facility in Opelika to establish additional...

Serve to Lead 2: leading high school baseball coach shares his story, despite the odds.

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Written by Glenwood Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Tim Fanning, “Serve to Lead 2” is part memoir, part travel book, part baseball coaching instruction and 100% lessons learned through a life of service. “I just...

CFEA to host third annual Opelika Giving Day

By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer The Community Foundation of East Alabama is celebrating its third annual Opelika Giving Day on Wednesday, May 5. The application deadline for Opelika Giving Day is March 31. On the application, organizations are required to list...