by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Spring weather is here, and that means it is time for the fair to return to Opelika. Modern Midways has arrived and is setting up at USA Town Center. The fair opens Friday, April 28, and will run through May 13....
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Featured
BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — If you’re a local who is into music, chances are you have heard of The Jailhouse at Opelika’s Rock ‘N Roll Pinball. Haven’t heard of it? Well, don’t let the name fool you — it has no relation to where you might go...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community
BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — What makes a hero? That is what former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes explores in his debut novel, “The Hero Rule: Is It Justice…Or Murder?” Set to release on Amazon April 11, “The Hero Rule” follows...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY — The Junior League of Lee County (JLLC) is thrilled to invite all members of the community to purchase tickets for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Sunday, April 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Moore’s Mill Club...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events
Senior Showmanship Contest winners at the Jr. Swine Expo during the Jr. Livestock Expo were, from left, Cortlin Ledlow of St. Clair County, champion; Cody Castleberry of St. Clair, reserve champion; Alyx Johnson of Randolph County, third; Brooke Ginn of Calhoun...