FROM OPELIKA CITY SCHOOS AND OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT ADOBE STOCK PHOTO Earlier today, the Opelika Police Department located a weapon in a...
OHS student arrested for bringing handgun to campus
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Community Articles
Observing the eclipse
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Community members gathered throughout the area to view the solar eclipe that occured April 8. While Lee County was not in the...
Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has received a Heart Safe Environment award from Cardiac Solutions.Two and a half...
Cops on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics is April 19
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local law enforcement agencies are on a mission to raise funds for the Alabama Special Olympics with the...
‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers...
The buzz about bees: Stay alert during swarm season
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Swarm season has arrived, and community members must be informed on what to do if they see a bee swarm....
Friendship Walk set for April 13
BY KATIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The Best Buddies will host The Friendship Walk on Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 pm. at Dinius...
Opelika police seek identification of man suspected of stealing from Anything Goes
CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA — On March 27, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a report of theft of property which occurred at Almost...
Mayor notes growth in State of the City address
Pictured above left, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered the annual State of the City address to a packed house. In the center photo are, from left,...