Remembering Henry Hart

OPD reflects on sacrifice of former chief By Edna Ward Opelika Observer Another name has been added to Opelika’s list of police officers who have given their lives in serving and protecting the rest of us. No, you didn’t miss a recent tragedy. More than 130 years ago,...

Derek Lee returns to OPS

Special to the Opelika Observer Derek Lee, former ranking official of Opelika Power Services is returning as OPS sssistant director and manager of distribution services, according to a City of Opelika announcement.  Lee’s new contract for his services was approved by...

Class act

Matt Strozier overcomes obstacles to graduate high school By Fred Woods Editor On May 16 the First Baptist Opelika Christian School held its 2015 graduation ceremony at The Well of the First Baptist Church of Opelika. It was an impressive ceremony. Matthew Steven...

Commission rescinds vote on liquor license

By Fred Woods Editor At its regular meeting this week the Lee County Commission agonized for what seemed like forever before taking the action Commissioner John Andrew Harris had urged them to take two weeks earlier; they rescinded their April 13 approval of the...