CONTRIBUTED BYSOUTHERN COMPANY GAS OPELIKA — Opelika native and Nicor Gas Director of Corporate Safety Brian Thomas was the recent recipient of the...
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Dietrich Dazzles at Opelika Public Library
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — A large crowd gathered at the Opelika Public Library last Thursday night to see acclaimed...
Acoustic Blues Singer to Perform in Auburn
CONTRIBUTED BY DONNA’S AMERICANA RADIO & PROMOTIONS AUBURN — Sundilla Concert Series is bringing Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Jay...
Lee County’s Distinguished Young Woman Ranks as Top Eight Finalist
CONTRIBUTED BY DYWLC LEE COUNTY — On Saturday, Jan. 21, Keely Rider, Lee County's Distinguished Young Woman, was selected as a top eight finalist in...
Lee County Kicks Off Relay for Life 2023 Efforts
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — With Relay for Life just four months away, Lee County volunteers kicked off planning...
Miss Southern Union 2023 Crowned
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Alyssa Hurst of Lineville, Alabama, was crowned Miss Southern Union 2023 during the college’s annual pageant held...
Local Organizations Granted $1.4 Million for Child Abuse, Neglect Prevention
CONTRIBUTED BY CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER INC. LEE COUNTY — The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention are joining local and state...
Hughley Takes Over as President of Opelika Dawg Pound
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It all started when Trey Hughley's longtime high school friend and former Dawg Pound President Anthony...
Dream Day Foundation Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Dream Day Foundation held its 24th annual MLK Day Celebration on Monday as students of...