CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — Dear Mr. President, We request you lift the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on international travel to the United...
Community Articles
Opelika Police Officers Nominated for Officer of the Year Awards
The Opelika police officers listed above were nominated for the Community Police Officer of the Year award. The award will be announced at the...
Hibachi on Wheels Keeps Rollin’
Hibachi on Wheels celebrated its anniversary Aug. 11 with a celebration from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at O Town Ice Cream.
CoLab Holds Ribbon Cutting
Newly renovated CoLab held a ribbon cutting last month with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. CoLab offers private office space &...
Local Seamstress Brings Home Ribbon From State Women’s Leadership Contest
Jackie Henderson of Lee County won third place in the Lap Blanket Contest (adult division) during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land...
Dixon Named Finalist in State Young Farmers Discussion Meet
Garrett Dixon of Lee County was named one of four finalists in the Young Farmers Discussion Meet after competitive rounds held Aug. 6. The Final...
Volunteers ‘Unite’ to Fight Hunger
Dozens of volunteers from across Lee County came together Aug. 3 to pack 30,000 meals at the Food Bank of East Alabama. The energetic service...
OCS Institutes New Dress Code
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com OPELIKA –– The Opelika City Schools Board of Education voted to ratify a revised student dress code for...
United Way Kicks Off Campaign with Service
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Dozens of volunteers donated their time and energy at the Food Bank of East Alabama...