Special to the Opelika Observer Cadet Winston Swift Smith T, son of Mr. and Dr. Dozier Smith T of Opelika, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy...
Opelika native Winston Smith T graduates from West Point
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By Sarah West Summer sunlight, sea and tide tempt one to reach for the beach bag, book and watercolors and set out for the shoreline. Life between...
See you in the meadow: Psalms 23
By Beth Pinyerd Classroom Observer During the early portion of the summer, I love riding along Lee County roads and spotting cool shady meadows...
Hobby beekeepers to speak at OLLI ‘Brown Bag Lunch and Learn’ June 18
Special to the Opelika Observer Greg and Samantha Shaw of the Saugahatchee Beekeepers Association will speak on “Honey Bees and Beekeeping” at...
Retirement
By Beth Pinyerd If Hula hoops, Barbie dolls, slinkies, Easy Bake Ovens, Mr. Potato Head, frisbees, the Mickey Mouse Club television show and Tonka...
Second Saturday at Pioneer Park to feature blacksmithing, food, learning, music and more
Special to the Opelika Observer On June 9, like the second Saturday of every other month, volunteers and re-enactors gather at Pioneer Park in...
Let’s reminisce, dive into joys of summer
By Beth Pinyerd Classroom Observer This is an intergenerational article for families. For we parents, grandparents, let’s spend time with our...
Three Opelika City schools to provide free lunches for students during summer
By Morgan Bryce Editor Through a partnership with the USDA, Opelika City Schools will be able to provide free lunches for any child up to 18 years...
Beauregard High School’s Richard Brown Sr. set to retire after 48 years
By Morgan Bryce Editor Following 48 successful years of teaching and serving as its principal, Beauregard High School’s Richard Brown has announced...