by The Observer Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY LIVI WELCH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hosted by the Opelika Rotary Foundation, Burger Wars was held June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Opelika. Tickets sold out as hundreds of people flocked to enjoy tasty burgers and a great show. This year, there...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Community, Events
Accompanying Burger Wars in downtown Opelika on Saturday, June 3, was Opelika’s annual Touch-a-Truck event. From 9 a.m. to noon, vehicles of all types lined the South Railroad Avenue in Opelika at this family fun event. Children of all ages came and explored military...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured, Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented several local individuals and businesses with awards to represent the big things happening in Opelika. The Spirit of...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community, Events
Music fills the air in Courthouse Square in Opelika every Wednesday during May. Noon Tunes, sponsored by the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department, is held at noon each week. The community is invited to come and enjoy the hour-long, free, open-air concert. Local...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community, Events, Sports
The Alabama Senior Olympics recently held a track and field event at Opelika High School. Athletes over the age of 50 participated in various track and field competitions. One athlete is still competing in the games at the age of 96. For more information on Alabama...
