By Robert Noles Photojournalist Apostle Carolyn Morton lead the annual ‘Community Nonviolence Peace Walk’ Saturday in the Samford Community. The...
Events Articles
EAMC holds ‘Donate Life’ flag ceremony to honor Amber Ford last Thursday
Special to the Opelika Observer A ‘Donate Life’ ceremony was held on Aug. 1 to honor 34-year-old Amber Ford, RN who had been an employee of East...
National Night Out event Aug. 6 to spread messages of love, togetherness in Opelika
By Morgan Bryce Editor Valestine Penn, the city of Opelika and Mayor Gary Fuller are asking the public leave their porch lights on and help...
Public forum on ‘Violence in Opelika’ held July 27
By Kelly Daniel For the Opelika Observer On July 27, the David Mathews Center for Civic Life and the City of Opelika held a public forum entitled...
Village Event Center in Opelika to host ‘Auburn-Opelika Wildlife Festival’ Aug. 3
Special to the Opelika Observer See a sloth, make friends with an armadillo or encounter an opossum at the Auburn-Opelika Wildlife Festival Aug. 2...
Annual Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Symposium Aug. 24
Special to the Opelika Observer Horseshoe Bend National Military Park invites the public to attend its annual symposium at Caroline Marshall...
Sean Dietrich touches hearts, wows crowds at George’s Farmers Market
By Bradley Robertson For the Opelika Observer Months ago, I began reading the work of Sean Dietrich. His short, simple tales of the South will make...
Former students of Opelika Middle School teacher Carlos Moore to hold celebration, reunion in his honor Aug. 3
By Morgan Bryce Editor Opelika resident Tomeka Penn is organizing a celebration of former Opelika Middle School teacher Carlos Moore Aug. 3 at 5...
Opelika Parks and Recreation Department to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new pickleball courts Aug. 10
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika’s Parks and Recreation Department has completed construction on 12 new pickleball courts at the Opelika...