by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Events
The Opelika Art Haus held its Art Haus Studios Opening & Exhibition event last Saturday, April 1. From 6 to 8 p.m. Locals visited the six new private studios, were given a tour, met the resident artists and enjoyed some wine and cheese while they perused the art...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Events
The 12th annual Going Blue for Autism event was held Saturday, April 1, at Courthouse Square in Opelika. More than 500 people attended the event. Scroll through photos below. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Obituaries
Maddline White Foshee, 89, of Opelika, passed away on March 31, 2023, at her home. Maddline was born Aug. 25, 1933, to William Cary and Freddie Farrow White in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Maddline was a longtime member of Pepperell United Methodist Church. She was...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Obituaries
Donald “Don” Ellis McConnell, 86, of Opelika, passed away March 27, 2023. Born and raised in Opelika, Don graduated from Opelika (Clift) High School and attended Auburn University. Don owned and operated McConnell Cleaners for over 40 years with his wife Margaret. He...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Obituaries
Roger Dale McCreless, 72, passed away from aplastic anemia on March 25, 2023, at Bethany House in Auburn. He was born Dec. 28, 1950, in Haleyville, Alabama, the son of Hollis Aaron McCreless and Mildred Gore McCreless. Roger graduated from Haleyville High School in...
