Community Articles

District 5 County Commissioner Appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Richard LaGrand was sworn in as Lee County District 5 commissioner Monday night during the regular meeting of the Lee County Commission. In a last-minute addition to the county commission agenda, LaGrand was...

County Approves Water Board Funding

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted to approve items related to the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funding Monday night. “So, the [Investing in Alabama Counties program] is in the process of vetting for the...

‘Taste of the Town’ Coming April 18

Along with restaurants, caterers and brewing companies, the Taste of the Town event on April 18 will feature a variety of silent auctions items, including a wine and cheese party for 35 at Fig and Ivy given by Stanley Sistrunk of the Flower Store; items from Envy Hair...

Genealogical Society Invites Public to ‘Historic Westville’ Program

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Genealogical Society of East Alabama will welcome Julian Singer to its quarterly meeting Saturday, April 15, at the Museum of East Alabama. Singer, who serves as executive director of Historic...
A Slam Dunk Event!

A Slam Dunk Event!

Opelika's second Slam Dunk The Junk Event, as part of the city's "Dont be an Opeloser" campaign, hosted members of the community at Covington Rec...

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Celebrating 100 Years Young

Celebrating 100 Years Young

Addie Elizabeth Green celebrated turning 100 years young this past weekend with more than 100 family members and friends coming out to celebrate...

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