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...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community, Featured, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BYSTEPHEN P. PENLAND OPELIKA — The Army Awards and Decorations Branch has recently reviewed the records of Sgt. 1st Class Raymond D. Penland and determined he should have been awarded the Bronze Star for his actions in combat in North Korea. The review was...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Opelika Industrial Development Authority (OIDA) recently presented E-8 Master Sgt. Comer Kite and his family with the Vets Choose Opelika relocation incentive package. This program is part of Opelika’s workforce...
