Sam Bailey Sr.'s house plays into story of EAMC location By Donna Williamson Opelika Observer Sam Bailey Sr.’s Opelika heritage dates back to 1867...
House that almost changed history
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‘Decidedly organic’
Morris Avenue Intermediate opens fitness, fruit trail By Alison James Associate Editor Students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School have another...
Horsepower
Taste of something new
New name, food, leadership for Jimmy's by the tracks By Rebekah Martin Assistant Editor “Southern Sophistication with a Creole Flair” is what...
Chicken tradition: Breezeway restaurant serves up 23 years of chicken fingers
By Rebekah Martin Assistant Editor In historic downtown Opelika, there’s a well-kept secret that’s often fried up crispy and served with french...
A second chance at life: Beulah teen continues to improve following car accident
By Donna Williamson Opelika Observer In a split-second, 17-year-old David Eastridge’s life changed forever. David, who was seriously injured in a...
Victory
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Writer CROSS COUNTRY The Opelika High Boys Cross Country team participated in the 16th annual Jesse Owens...
A sip of history: Smith T Building Supply to hold formal unveiling of Coca-Cola painting
Special to the Opelika Observer Members of the community and Coca-Cola enthusiasts everywhere are invited to the unveiling of one of the oldest...
Making movie magic
Big screen production ‘White Water,’ true tale of an Opelika native, begins filming By Laurel Callaway Opelika Observer A restored bus dating back...