by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community
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 Lee-Russell Council of...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BEULAH — Beulah Friends of the Community will host its ninth Annual Family Day and eighth Annual Car Show on Saturday, April 18, at Beulah Elementary School located at 4747 Lee Road 270, in downtown Beulah.The Car Show will begin at 8 a.m.,...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community, Featured
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...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community, Politics
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 company’s long-term...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Politics
BY HANNAHGOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There are lots of exciting upcoming events for citizens of Lee County, which the Lee County Commission acknowledged at its Monday night meeting.If you notice the county courthouse is shining blue at night, the county is...
