Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Special to theOpelika Observer With the close of another turkey season, Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is excited to announce Reeltown resident and 14-year-old Jake Hornsby as this year’s Big Gobbler Photo Contest...

As summer approaches, I can remember as a young child that I wanted to learn to swim so much. I was very scared of oceans, lakes and swimming pools.  My heart would break when I would see my family and friends enjoying time in the water. Oh how I wanted to join...

Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Special to theOpelika Observer COVID-19 and its associated shutdowns have not stopped Auburn University’s LAUNCH competition from going forward. This year’s annual pitch competition will be held virtually through Zoom, an online...

Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Special to theOpelika Observer Heather Floyd was helping her two oldest children with homework last spring when her daughter, Haylee, blurted … “Mom, I want to be a veterinarian.” Fully understanding the academic rigor involved,...