BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — During Monday nights Lee County Commission meeting, the commissioners took a vote on litigation regarding the potential Creekwood Quarry.The quarry, which has been a subject of contention in the county since 2020, will proceed in Beulah after Monday night.The commission voted to enter a settlement with Creekwood Monday. The decision did not rest on the Lee County Commission alone,...
BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Historic downtown Opelika will come to life again this holiday season with the annual Christmas in a Railroad Town event, set for Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.Christmas in a Railroad Town features a wide range of activities, including the chance to feed nativity animals and take photos with Santa Claus. There will be live entertainment featuring performances by Make Your Move at 6 p.m.,...
Staff, writers, photographers offer favorite holiday recipes BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER As Christmas approaches, Observer columnists are finishing up their holiday articles, and photographers are working on one more special shot as the full time staff looks over pages for the next issue before sending to the printer. While newspapers are one of the businesses that continues to produce during Christmas week, staff looks forward to time off...
BY MARION SANKEY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Dream Day Foundation continues to inspire and uplift youth through transformative initiatives. Among its most impactful programs is the Dream Day Foundation Ambassador Program, established in 2023. Designed to develop the leadership skills of high school students, the program's participants represent some of the best of Auburn, Opelika, Beauregard, Loachapoka, Smiths Station, Central, Beulah, and...
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Just a few years ago, Dale Jackson was forced to cope with the fact that it would be immensely difficult to bring his special needs son, Colin, to an Auburn football game because of the care he required.That all changed when Jackson’s search for solutions led to his founding of an organization called SNASY, which stands for “special needs assistance stations for you.” Through his work with SNASY,...
BY OBSERVER STAFF BEULAH — A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, has claimed two lives and injured nine other individuals.Corbin H. Hamby, 49, of Salem, was fatally injured when the 2022 Ford E-450 transport vehicle, he was a passenger in, collided head-on with the 2004 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Tyrone A. Williams, 53, of Opelika. Williams was also fatally injured as a result of the crash. Hamby and...
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CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OAKS AGENCY AUBURN — The Oaks Agency, a student-run public relations firm through Auburn University dedicated to helping clients elevate their brand while providing valuable learning opportunities for students, is now accepting...
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika recently announced the hiring of Courtney Ross to serve as the new assistant purchasing-revenue manager. In her new role, Ross will be responsible for managing and supervising the daily...
Auburn Parks & Rec hosts Holly Jolly Drop & Shop CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks & Recreation will host the second Holly Jolly Drop & Shop at Frank Brown Recreation Center (235 Opelika Road) on Saturday, Dec. 14,...
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