by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Obituaries
Camilla L. Rice made her final journey home on April 9, 2023. “Miz Camilla,” as she had come to be known by many, was born in Opelika to Brady and Lucille Long on Feb. 20, 1929. She attended Auburn High School, ultimately graduating from Massey-Draughon Business...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Obituaries
Jim Hooker passed away on April 6, 2023, in his home in Opelika. He was born on Dec. 27, 1936 in Tallassee, Alabama. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1982 and retired as a master sergeant. He loved playing golf. He had five hole-in-ones during his...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Effective Monday, April 10, new rules, regulations and pricing will be in place for all public Opelika cemeteries — Rosemere, Garden Hills and Evergreen. “The city has not revised cemetery rules and pricing since 2015,”...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Featured, Politics
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTHKENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — In his 2023 State of the City address, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller encouraged citizens to “be intentional” and be “difference makers.” Fuller addressed a crowd of community leaders and business professionals...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PICKLEBALL CLUB OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Club will be hosting the Alabama Senior Olympics pickleball tournament April 14 through 16 at the Opelika SportsPlex. Participant sign-ups are now full, but spectators are welcome and encouraged....
