By Sarah West The front doors creak. The clattering of footsteps upon century old floor boards echo the tap, tap, tapping, the coming and going of...
Historic Jones Store Museum opening
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Education Articles
Celebrating red, white and blue!
By Beth Pinyerd July 4 is a delightful time of year to take a break and spend with your family. It is not too late to celebrate a history-filled...
Summer Lights
By Beth Pinyerd Living close to Mobile Bay the last 30 years of my life, my little family made it an annual Pinyerd tradition to pack a simple...
Local students from Philanthropy 101 programs showcase work, service during luncheon last week
By Morgan Bryce Editor The Bulldog Cafe at Opelika High School was the sight of last week’s 2019 Philanthropy 101 Luncheon, hosted by members of the...
Tips for encouraging creativity for young children
By Beth Pinyerd Your children and grandchildren have waited for nine months to get a good old summer break! Schools maintain a consistent schedule...
Extension office notes: information on WHEP contest winners, armyworms and Food Fridays
By Brittney Kimber, Justin Miller and Laura McCoy Special to the Opelika Observer The Lee County 4-H Wildlife senior team won the annual Alabama...
Adults, children and youth benefit at Vacation Bible School
By Beth Pinyeard For the Opelika Observer Children, youth and adults benefit at Vacation Bible School summer officially begins on June 21. The...
A summertime ‘Girls Night Out’
By Bradley Robertson This warm season has us thinking about swimming pools, cook outs and late nights in the backyard. The summer feels include the...
Going the extra mile
By Sarah West Late one Sunday night, I lay awake with questions spinning round, pondering thoughts like to “should I stay or should I go?” In past...