by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Our beloved James, better known to his family as “Poppy,” was made whole and graciously welcomed into his heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Mr. Dawson was born and raised in Opelika and holds a special place in the heart of our community. He will be...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Claire Cofield Adams, age 98, of Opelika, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2023. She was born in Troup County, Georgia, to the late Claude B. Cofield and Ruth Whatley Cofield on Jan. 12, 1925. Early years of her married life were spent in various...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Community, Education, Events, Featured, Schools
BY WIL CREWS AND KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH LEE COUNTY — Two students in Lee County had the opportunity last week to be “Sheriff for the Day” with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. The department announced the Sheriff for the Day contest on its social media pages on Oct....
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika’s street food culture continues to grow. While many by now are familiar with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce’s Food Truck Fridays, which take place on the first and third Friday of every month in downtown...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika Revenue Department has mailed out business license renewal applications. Alcoholic beverage licenses are due Jan.15, 2023, but since Jan. 15 is on the weekend, and business owners will have until...
