by The Observer Staff | Jan 4, 2023 | Obituaries
Shirley Long Pope, 87, of Opelika, was born on Feb. 2, 1935, and passed away on Jan. 1, 2023. She was a member of the Opelika First Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Ora Lea Garrett Long and William Press Long Sr. She was preceded in death by her...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 4, 2023 | Community
As part of Wreaths Across America’s national initiative, Wreaths Across America Day, members of the Opelika community traveled to Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Russell County on Dec. 16 to lay wreaths on the gravestones of fallen veterans. Every year,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 30, 2022 | Community, Events, Sports
OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope partnered with The D.A.C. Way to host the “First All Inclusive ‘Hands-On’ Basketball Camp” in Lee County at the Boys and Girls Club of Opelika. The group said that it is thankful for the volunteers, the community support, the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 20, 2022 | Community, Events
OPELIKA — Families were out and about in Opelika this weekend to continue the Christmas celebrations. Christmas in a Railroad Town and the Reindeer Express Art Market delighted youth and the young at heart as they enjoyed games, rides, shopping and much more —...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community, Featured, Politics
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Help is on the way following repeated flooding on First Avenue in downtown Opelika. According to City Engineer Scott Parker, the contracted work is expected to begin as soon as this week and last for up to...
