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Music will fill the air in Opelika this weekend

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Songwriters Festival kicks off this Friday evening, offering a weekend full of music and fun. The annual event attracts die-hard music lovers from around the Southeast, who come to see more than 30 singer-songwriters...

Opelika names Environmental Services director

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced the appointment of Jasen Spoon as the new director of Opelika Environmental Services (OES).“We are thrilled to have Jasen join our team,” said Mayor Gary Fuller. “With a background in Public Works and...

Downtown Opelika’s Envy Salon celebrates 16th year

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As one of the longest operating businesses in downtown Opelika, Envy Salon on Railroad Avenue is celebrating its 16th year. Over the years, owner Holly Surrency has received awards for expert hair styling and colorings,...

They’re Back!

Local farmer's markets announce plans for summer Auburn's City Market open starting May 18 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — City Market, Auburn Parks and Recreation’s weekly farmer’s market, will return for the summer beginning May 18. The market will be held each...

Shirley Roberts Parker

Jul 28, 2020

Shirley Roberts Parker, 83, of Opelika, passed away July 14 at Bethany House. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on July 16 at Providence Baptist...

Ernestine Chappell Williams

Jul 28, 2020

Ernestine Chappell Williams was born on March 16, 1936 to Ernest and Bernice Chappell of the Beauregard community. Ms.Williams passed from this...

William Otto Junker, III

Jul 28, 2020

William Otto Junker, III, passed away on July 12 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was in the care of the Hospice Angels at Bethany...

Elijah: Renewal in the wilderness

Elijah: Renewal in the wilderness

Jul 28, 2020

By Bruce GreenTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika That the wilderness can wear you down comes as no surprise. Its harsh...

OHS CONTINUES WORKOUTS

OHS CONTINUES WORKOUTS

Jul 28, 2020

The Opelika High Football Team continues to prepare for the upcoming season. Coach Erik Speakman, who is starting his third year as head coach,...

James Salter wins 2020 Billy Hall Memorial Invitational

James Salter wins 2020 Billy Hall Memorial Invitational

Jul 28, 2020

Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer James Salter was the winner of the 2020 Billy Hall Memorial invitational with a total score of 138 from two...

OCS distributes nearly 2,900 Chromebooks

OCS distributes nearly 2,900 Chromebooks

Jul 28, 2020

Photo by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Opelika City Schools issued nearly 2900 chromebooks to its students. Following this distribution and the one...

Lee County School Board approves ‘Tentative Path to Reopening Schools’

Jul 28, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Lee County School Board approved the “Tentative Path to Reopening Schools” at its July 14 meeting. The plan was...

Hal Baird to be inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame

Hal Baird to be inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame

Jul 28, 2020

Courtesy ofAU Athletics Former Auburn baseball coach and SEC Legend Hal Baird was announced as a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association...

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