by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Obituaries
Steven Lee Cantrell, 63, of Opelika, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 29, at home surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama. In 1981, he graduated from the University of Alabama with degrees in finance and banking. Soon after he met...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2022 | Community, Events
On Thursday, Oct. 27, even though dusk was settling over Pepperell Village, bright lights of love and intergenerational outreach were celebrated through the Pepperell Baptist Church Trunk or Treat, sponsored by Pepperell Baptist Church and Auburn/Opelika Mothers of...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2022 | Community, Events
Lee County went all out for Halloween this year, with events hosted throughout the area leading up to the big day. Children and adults donned costumes as they participated in the spooky festivities. Pictured below are snapshots from the Opelika SportsPlex’s Fall...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2022 | Community, Events
Left: The Little Art Collective recently opened in a micro-retail space at The Southerly Warehouse. The gallery features at least 10 local artists per month and now has 16. Center: The local chambers held a ribbon cutting for Good Dog Bar & Dog Park in Auburn last...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2022 | Community, Events, Featured
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. To celebrate that, the local nonprofit Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. is hosting its second annual Glow for Epilepsy event at Courthouse Square in Opelika this...
