by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The flag flew overhead. Literally, as it dangled from a crane over the fountain in Courthouse Square in Opelika. Veterans, citizens, families and more gathered together to honor America’s fallen on May 29,...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYJOE MATTINGLY AUBURN — On the dreary, rainy evening of May 23, Scouts BSA Troop 11 gathered at Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery to continue an annual tradition that dates back more years than can be remembered: placing American flags on the graves of our...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 2, 2014 | Community, Events, Slider
By Jody Fuller Opelika Observer The City of Opelika conducted its annual Memorial Day service Monday morning outside of City Hall. “This was the best Memorial Day service we’ve ever had,” said many in attendance. After opening remarks by Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller,...