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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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,...
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...
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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