by The Observer Staff | Jul 10, 2014 | Community
By Edna Ward Opelika Observer The earliest mention of electric services for the City of Opelika was March 29, 1890. The “Opelika Semi-Weekly Democrat” stated, “A lot has been purchased for the electric light plant in the vicinity of Trammells’ Wagon Factory.” ...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 20, 2014 | Sports
Opelika sports teams continue to work out while school is out. Several players have participated in camps at different colleges. The baseball team went to team camp at Jax State and several football players have participated in camps at colleges across the south....
by The Observer Staff | Jun 6, 2014 | Politics
By Greg Markley Opelika Observer Most Lee County legislators were easily renominated on Tuesday. The smallest margin was for first-term State Sen. Tom Whatley (District 27). He defeated Andy Carter by 53 percent to 47 percent. Born on a dairy farm near Opelika,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 2, 2014 | Community, Politics
By Laurel Jackson Callaway Opelika Observer Say cheers! The Opelika Planning Commission approved the conditional use of a warehouse in downtown Opelika for a microbrewery at Tuesday’s meeting. Red Clay Brewing will occupy 12,000 square feet on 1st Avenue in what is...
