BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy2 is working to reach and help vulnerable women through a new flier outreach initiative.“Worthy2 is an advocacy organization for adult and minor females who have been exploited through commercial sex, or what most people refer to as sex trafficking,” said Worthy2 founder and CEO Kathryn Guthrie. “We have been doing this work here in this area and Montgomery with state and federal law enforcement, and...
BY ABBEY CRANK FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis presented a plan to build a $140 million middle school to the Opelika City Council on April 7, aiming to address its growing student enrollment. “It’s not hard to see that we are growing really rapidly here in Lee County, especially in Opelika, because it’s a great place to live,” Davis said. Since 2020, Opelika City Schools’ student body has...
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School named the 2026 Mr. OHS, Titus Elliott, and Miss OHS, Blakely Parrish, a March 1 competition. Mr. and Miss OHS competed for the title during their junior year and represent the school during their senior year as ambassadors. Hannah Holladay, English department chair and Emissary and National Honor Society advisor, said the titles of Mr. and Miss OHS have grown to help support...
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn University’s wheelchair basketball team captured its first national championship victory Saturday, a milestone more than a decade in the making.Since the program’s inception in 2015, head coach Robb Taylor has built the program from the ground up with a culture based around high character, hard work and great pride. They dreamt of being a program the Auburn family could be proud of.That vision...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is receiving a major infusion of city cash to support a new multi-million dollar facility.During its April 7 meeting, the Auburn City Council unanimously approved a $400,000 agreement with the Auburn Chamber to help fund the proposed building.That money will be paid in eight $50,000 yearly installments starting no later than fiscal year 2029. The agreement also includes...
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted to approve a specialty license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC during Tuesday night’s meeting after tabling the request on March 17, following a divided discussion over zoning, fairness and community concerns. The council voted 3-2 to approve the request by business owner Bradley Haddon.Ward 4 Council Member Chuck Beams said he received multiple calls from constituents opposed to...
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Opelika resident Mary Abrams celebrated her 100th birthday on April 6, surrounded by family, friends and community members who gathered to honor a century of faith, resilience and service. Abrams, a lifelong Opelika native, was recognized by the...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy2 is working to reach and help vulnerable women through a new flier outreach initiative.“Worthy2 is an advocacy organization for adult and minor females who have been exploited through commercial sex, or...
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OFOPELIKA OPELIKA — Car Tech, LLC announced plans to expand its existing operations in Opelika, representing a capital investment of $21.5 million and the creation of 40 new jobs. The expansion further strengthens the...
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