Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika’s MiKayla Jackson was one of two Southern Union students who were among the state’s top students honored...
By Morgan Bryce Editor Opelika residents demonstrated their generosity during the inaugural “Opelika Giving Day,” which raised more than $30,000...
By Morgan Bryce Editor With the return of summer is the promise of fresh, local produce which will be available every Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6...
By Beth Pinyerd 1 Corinthians 13:13 - “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Mama, mom, mommy, mother...
Special to the Opelika Observer Nearly 400 schools in the state of Alabama applied to the Bicentennial Grant, with 200 of those being selected,...
By Kelly Daniel For the Opelika Observer Southern Union State Community College held an open house event on April 30, showcasing the free services...
By Beth Pinyerd Classroom Observer My son called home from Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Mom I am flying home for Mother’s Day!” Needless to say my heart...
Special to the Opelika Observer Taylor Watson of Opelika was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and...
Special to the Opelika Observer The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is taking steps to assure bees remain a vibrant part of food production. To...