BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELKA — Southern Union State Community College Executive Director of Advancement and Community Relations, Gretchen VanValkenburg, welcomed guests to the Oct. 21 Legislative Appreciation Luncheon.“We're just thrilled to have so many people turn out today and join us to help celebrate these wonderful individuals who serve us throughout the state, but more importantly, it's about Southern Union today,” she said. “We're...
BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — The Tigers opened Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium with optimism and velocity. For the second straight week, Auburn scripted a flawless opener, marching 75 yards in 12 plays for a 7-0 lead. But just like the week before, the offense had no response when it was needed, while the defense again did its part — holding a Missouri team averaging 41.7 points per game to just 10 points until the final...
BY ROB DAVISTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the second year in a row, the city of Opelika will host Freedom Fest, a weekend celebration honoring the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the nation.The festival begins Friday, Nov. 7, with a 7 p.m. concert and concludes Saturday afternoon with a Medal of Honor meet and greet. Saturday’s events will also include a veterans breakfast followed by a veterans parade — the first of its kind in...
LEE COUNTY – On Oct. 13, at approximately 4:09 p.m. CDT, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a structure fire on Lee Road 41 in the Beauregard community in Lee County. The caller advised that they briefly left the room to use the restroom while cooking and returned to the kitchen on fire. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Brightwell and Kennedy responded to the structure fire, and upon arrival, immediately...
Discovering a World War II hero: PFC Maryland J. Golden BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While the family of Pfc. Maryland J. Golden knew their father had served in World War II and suffered serious injuries, they didn’t realize the depth of his service until his jumper jacket was discovered. Finding the jacket — which they didn’t know existed — led to learning about their father’s bravery as a member of the 82nd Airborne...
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — Earlier this fall, Opelika Main Street held its Main Street Awards and awarded Shree Summerlin with the Main Street Hero Award.“Over the years, I have proven my commitment to Opelika Main Street by being consistent and disciplined,” she said. “I believe this is a huge part of why I received the Main Street Hero award. I’m a recent graduate from Auburn University, majoring in both Philosophy and German and I...
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BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Millennials and members of Generation Z are returning to church in growing numbers, and nowhere is that more evident than in the Auburn-Opelika community.Known as the “Quiet Revival” in the United States...
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer LEE COUNTY — With recent cases of violence locally, many online are expressing their fear and uncertainty in areas where they have long felt safe. Opelika Chief of Police Shane D. Healey is reminding locals of ways to be...
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