by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Column, Community, Events, Opinions
BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded fries. Tacos. Heartburn. I saw hospital employees. Security. ER. Education. Registration. EMS. Service Excellence....
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Community, Events
Opelika Police Department held its National Peace Officers Memorial Monday, May 15, at Opelika Public Library. The program featured a lunch provided by Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, a welcome by Opelika Police Chief Shane Healey, a presentation of colors by the...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY HON. PATRICIA “PATSY” JONES, PROGRAM CHAIRMAN OPELIKA — Ferguson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) Church over 20 years ago started a recognition celebration for members who reached the age of 90 or higher to recognize their impact to the...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Obituaries
Our beloved Willie C. Brooks, of Opelika, passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 7, 2023, at the age of 62 years old. He was born December 25, 1960, in Chambers County, Alabama on Christmas Day and was a gift to his parents Lamar Brooks Sr. and Carrie Lee Brooks....
by The Observer Staff | May 3, 2023 | Community, Featured, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — During Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting, the council members voted to approve a project development agreement with MAB American Management LLC. According to the resolution, MAB American...
