Local woman reaches goal of visiting 50 states by age 50
Local woman reaches goal of visiting 50 states by …

BY EMILY CARLSON | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Many people aspire to achieve a milestone by the time they reach 50. For LeKeisha Presley, a 49-year-old resident of Opelika, that aspiration was a journey across all 50 states by her 50th birthday, which she celebrates on Oct. 31. Rather than holding a traditional birthday party, Presley aimed to create a meaningful experience to honor this moment in her life.“I decided to visit the states I...

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City of Opelika announces Veterans Day event
City of Opelika announces Veterans Day event

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The City of Opelika invites the public to join the Mayor an City Council on Monday, Nov. 11, to celebrate and pause to say thank you to veterans.“On Veterans Day, we honor the courage and sacrifices of those who have served,” said Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller. “It’s a day to remember that freedom is not free, and we must always strive to support and thank those who protect our way of life.”The morning will...

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County Commission – New engineering facility opens
County Commission - New engineering facility opens

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Commission meeting opened Monday night with County Engineer Justin Hardee sharing about the opening of the new engineering facility.The new facility is located at 2555 Society Hill Road in Opelika.“This is a culmination of many, many years of work, and effort and support by this county commission in getting this facility to us,” Hardee said.Hardee, who began with Lee County in...

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District judge winner poised to make Lee County history
District judge winner poised to make Lee County hi …

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There is only one contested local race on this year’s Lee County General Election ballot, and it’s one that will change the course of history. Never before has a female been elected Judge of Lee County District Court, but on Nov. 5, voters will choose between two women to decide which one will replace current District Judge Russell Bush, who is retiring at the end of this year after 23 years of...

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Sonny Smith co-authors book on athletic success
Sonny Smith co-authors book on athletic success

BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Former Auburn University basketball coach Sonny Smith has authored a book with former professional baseball player Lou Vickery entitled Winning the “Head” Game, Key to Elite Athletic Status.In the book, Smith and Vickery draw upon their 60+ years of involvement in sports to provide motivational, inspirational and informative messages — a mixture of works that primarily apply to the “what” and...

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Local Humane Society marks 50th anniversary
Local Humane Society marks 50th anniversary

BY ABBEY CRANKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — CARE Humane Society marked a significant milestone on Sunday, Oct. 20, celebrating its 50th anniversary.The community event raised more than $20,000 in donations. Currently, the total number of contributions is $27,000, putting the organization more than halfway toward its $50,000 fundraising goal.The event drew a large crowd of local supporters, volunteers and animal lovers, all united in their...

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Local woman reaches goal of visiting 50 states by age 50

Local woman reaches goal of visiting 50 states by …

BY EMILY CARLSON | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Many people aspire to achieve a milestone by the time they reach 50. For LeKeisha Presley, a 49-year-old resident of Opelika, that aspiration was a journey across all 50 states by her 50th birthday,...

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Mercy Medical to break ground on new facility

Mercy Medical to break ground on new facility

Ceremony scheduled for Nov. 8 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Mercy Medical Ministry invites the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility at 325 Dunlop Drive in Opelika on Friday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m.The event will mark...

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Harris receives Cornerstone Award from Alabama builders

Harris receives Cornerstone Award from Alabama bui …

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Allen Harris, a 1970 graduate of Auburn University’s McWhorter School of Building Science and a more than 50-year veteran of the construction industry, was recently recognized with a 2024 Cornerstone Award from...

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