Opelika is mourning the loss of two of its beloved World War II veterans this past week. Walter Dorsey, age 98, passed away on Jan. 25 and Orrin "Boody" Brown, age 105, died Wednesday, Jan. 28. Obituaries and information on their funeral services are listed below. Walter Cullars DorseyWalter Cullars Dorsey of Opelika, age 98, passed away on Jan. 25, 2026 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25, 1927, to...
Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more OPELIKA -The Opelika City Council will consider a proposed one-yearPlanning moratorium at its Feb. 3, meeting as part of a proactiveeffort to evaluate the city’s rapid residential growth and ensure infrastructurekeeps pace with development. City officials emphasize the moratorium is intended to provide time for acomprehensive review of transportation networks, sewer and utility...
BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime Opelika leader and businessman Gary Fuller.A native of Dadeville, Fuller is married to his wife, Laura, and they have two children, Jenny and Gary.Fuller founded and later sold the Fuller Broadcasting Company before entering public service. He was...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Locals gathered for a protest on Toomer’s Corner the night of Jan. 25, responding to the death of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti after federal agents shot him in Minneapolis earlier that day.“The group that organized this is Indivisible Auburn-Opelika,” Organizer Lindsay said. “It’s a nationwide organization, and we just care about people and want people to see other people’s humanity. Nothing that’s...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Spreading the joy of sweet treats through opening KLM Tasty Donuts in Opelika, Owner and Operator Gigi Chhim said after years of serving Lee County customers in her original location, Tasty Donuts in Lanett, she decided to expand to serve Auburn-Opelika residents closer to home.“People were coming from Opelika and Auburn, they were like, ‘come to Opelika, come to Auburn,’ for the last seven years, and we...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Less than six days after a fire damaged one Opelika child care center, the Opelika Fire Department was called to a second facility late Monday night prompting investigators to examine whether the incidents are connected. As a result of the two fires, more than 100 children have been displaced, forcing families to seek temporary child care arrangements while investigations continue. According to a press release...
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BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime Opelika leader and businessman Gary Fuller.A native...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — As flu season continues to impact locals, medical professionals across Auburn and Opelika are working to educate community members on how to remain vigilant about health and stopping the spread of...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Less than six days after a fire damaged one Opelika child care center, the Opelika Fire Department was called to a second facility late Monday night prompting investigators to examine whether the incidents are connected....
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