by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY While the exterior of the Watoola Methodist Church looks similar to how it did in 1905 when it was constructed, the original building was damaged by the tornado in Beauregard in 2019 and rebuilt. As members prepare for their annual “old time” Barbecue...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Events
OPELIKA — As the sun lowered on the horizon in the back of the Museum of East Alabama Tuesday evening, music and tantalizing aromas began to drift onto the street in downtown Opelika from the Taste of the Town event. Restaurants, breweries and a distillery provided ...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY Fresh flowers lining the dining room table, mementos from friends and trips decorating shelves, a butler’s pantry set for entertaining — the home of Kay and Fred Yeager in White Oaks is ready to welcome family and friends. While Kay struggled with...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Events
Along with restaurants, caterers and brewing companies, the Taste of the Town event on April 18 will feature a variety of silent auctions items, including a wine and cheese party for 35 at Fig and Ivy given by Stanley Sistrunk of the Flower Store; items from Envy Hair...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 9, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OAKS AGENCY AUBURN — Hornsby Farms is partnering with local nonprofit The Nourish Foundation for a dinner and silent auction fundraising event at Twenty-One Acre Farms on April 12 at 6 p.m. Hornsby Farms is a fully functioning farm and business in...