by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Events
OPELIKA — Through its “Don’t Be An Ope-Loser!” campaign, the city of Opelika hosted its annual “Slam Dunk the Junk” event in an effort to further educate and encourage visitors and citizens to keep the community clean. Opelika High School...
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 27, 2023 | Community
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Joshua Dairen and his wife, Keema, are the proud new owners of The Coffee Shop in downtown Opelika. The couple recently purchased the business from the previous owner, Gleason Jones, who opened the shop in the...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Millie Faye “Bailey” Goodson, daughter of Eulous Felton Bailey and Lou Etta (Hallmark) Bailey, was born May 26, 1937, in Randolph County, Alabama. She attended Lanett High School. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined West Point Church of...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Obituaries
Gregory Eugene Bethune, 59, of Opelika, died peacefully in his sleep and entered his eternal home on April 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lori Bentley Bethune; parents, Milton and Ann Bethune; a beloved mother-in-law, Barabara Ehl; sons Aaron...
