by The Observer Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | Obituaries
Alvin Huston, 87, of Opelika, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Visitation was held Feb. 6, 2023, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home with a graveside service following at Garden Hills Cemetery. Alvin was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Weogufka, Alabama, to Robert and Sula...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Community, Featured, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Opelika Planning Commission held officer elections. Lucinda Cannon was elected chair, and John Sweatman was elected vice chair. Following the election, Cannon and Mayor Gary Fuller presented outgoing...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Community, Sports
Tigertown Sports seeks to offer unmatched family fun and sports entertainment CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN HOSPITALITY OPELIKA — Construction is underway at 615 Parker Way in Opelika, behind Lowes. The site marks the future home of Tigertown Sports, an indoor and outdoor...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Community, Education, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY THE DREAM DAY FOUNDATION OPELIKA — The Dream Day Foundation’s 24th Annual Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Celebration culminated with a trip to the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, this past Saturday. Approximately 30 participants from this year’s celebration,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY MADELINE ACOSTA FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Downtown Opelika is known for having restaurants full of great food and quality bars for adults to enjoy. While many Opelika residents already have their pick of the best eatery, there is one bar unlike any other. After...
