Her Name Is Amore

Her Name Is Amore

BY HANNAH LESTER AND KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Eleven years ago, the Opelika Police Department discovered the skeletal remains of a little girl — an unknown little girl. But now, just a few days shy of the anniversary of her...
Eli the Barber Makes Mark on Opelika

Eli the Barber Makes Mark on Opelika

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For many people, their haircut is the foundation of their look. It is the beginning and end of their style. No one knows this better than Elijah Michel, better known as “Eli the Barber.” Michel has a lot of experience cutting...
The Envy of Opelika

The Envy of Opelika

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Envy Salon in downtown Opelika was recently announced as the top-rated beauty salon in Alabama by topratedlocal.com. Additionally, the salon — which has been in Opelika for 15 years — was announced by...