By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com There are those who walked away from East Alabama Medical Center after surviving COVID-19 and there are...
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Opelika’s Mayor Gary Fuller gives annual address
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Despite a hard year, Opelika is still thriving after 2020. Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller touted that fact in...
Don’t be an ‘Ope-loser’
Contributed bythe city of Opelika The city of Opelika is excited to announce a new anti-litter campaign and event. In April, the city will launch...
Ghee — and its health benefits — are found inside The Well
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Have you picked up a batch of ghee in the store before? Do you know what ghee is? Ghee is a form of...
Smiths Station to hold Clock Tower dedication April 2
Contributed by thecity of Smiths Station The city of Smiths Station will hold a Clock Tower Dedication Ceremony on April 2 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time....
OPS recognized, honored with national award for outstanding safety practices
Contributed by the city of Opelika Opelika Power Services received recognition and an award from the American Public Power Association (APPA) during...
Opelika Main Street installs new downtown pole banners
Contributed by Opelika Main Street Opelika Main Street has installed new pole banners throughout Historic Downtown Opelika. The new banners...
Glenwood looks to take control of region
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobsever.com The Glenwood Gators Varsity Boys baseball team (19-4, 3-0) can put a stranglehold on the region by...
Opelika Songwriters Festival announces new dates
Contributed bySkye Media Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Opelika Songwriters Festival, originally scheduled to take place in Opelika on...