by The Observer Staff | Nov 30, 2022 | Community, Featured
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The congregation at First United Methodist Church of Opelika had a little extra to be thankful for during this Thanksgiving season. After about four years of planning, designing, COVID delays and...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community, Events
The chamber celebrated Byars Cooper Insurance Group with a ribbon cutting. When it comes to something as important as insurance, it’s imperative to work with an agency who has an in-depth knowledge of multiple insurance products, companies and guidelines — not just...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community, Events
First Baptist Opelika’s second annual Fall Festival was held Sunday, Oct. 30, at Courthouse Square in Opelika. From 4 to 7 p.m., thousands gathered to enjoy festivities including bouncy houses, a basketball competition between Auburn Mayor Ron Anders and Opelika...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community, Events
Opelika’s Villains Ball took place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Heritage House in Opelika. A DJ and stunt performers entertained those dressed up as rogues, wretches and ne’er-do-wells. All attendees enjoyed a ball, a costume contest and...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community, Events
The city of Smiths Station held its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Smiths Station Government Center. Local vendors and businesses set up booths as attendees got a jump on shopping for the Christmas season. PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE...
