by The Observer Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY Located in a country setting, a wooden fence frames the pasture with miniature donkeys at the home of Judy and Dr. Jere Colley. Over the years, a variety of animals have found a home under the care of the beloved Opelika veterinarian. On a perfect...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Community, Events
BY LIVI WELCH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Summer is here, and what could be better than a carnival to kick it off? Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 10, because Opelika Parks and Recreation is sponsoring the Covington Children’s Carnival to fulfill all of those...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Community, Events
Accompanying Burger Wars in downtown Opelika on Saturday, June 3, was Opelika’s annual Touch-a-Truck event. From 9 a.m. to noon, vehicles of all types lined the South Railroad Avenue in Opelika at this family fun event. Children of all ages came and explored military...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Community, Events, Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY ALSYR LEE COUNTY — The Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches (ALSYR) Memorial Tournament will be held in honor of the eight children the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches lost in the accident on I-65 in June 2021. Isabella, Ben, Haley, Josiah, Nicholas, Dana,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured, Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented several local individuals and businesses with awards to represent the big things happening in Opelika. The Spirit of...
