BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner will be the keynote speaker for the Third Annual...
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Grooms by Brooke pampers pets
By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA —Pampering local furry friends, Grooms by Brooke serves local pups and pawparents by providing a range of...
Chipped EBT cards rolling out statewide
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES ALABAMA — The Alabama Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce Alabama EBT cardholders...
Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Set for Feb. 20–22
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA RETAIL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Alabamians will have an opportunity to prepare for severe weather while saving money during the...
Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law
CONTRIBUTED BY OFFICE OF GOV. IVEY ALABAMA — Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act last week. One of the governor’s top...
Ring! Ring! Your childhood is calling
Dialing back smartphones By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — A group of Opelika parents were looking for ways to allow their children to stay...
Opelika Public Library director selected as advisor for national initiative
OPELIKA — Rosanna McGinnis, Opelika Public Library director, along with community partner Ayanna Thomas, Elderly Nutrition Program/Senior Community...
Inside the newsroom at the Observer
Get to know the Spring interns BY ALEXXIA LITTLETON, LANDI RUTLEDGE, KADIE TAYLOR OPELIKA — Entering a newsroom can be intimidating and exciting all...
Opelika holds public hearing on proposed planning moratorium Feb. 3
Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more BY MICHELLE KEYAND KADIE TAYLOR OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council announced last...