by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Politics
Leroy Dexter Hughley was recognized as the January Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA. BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a resolution partnering with the Opelika City Schools...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Community, Featured
PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES THE OBSERVER Students, families and community members from Lee and Chambers counties gather Monday, Jan. 19, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts for the Dream Day Foundation’s 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY GSSA ALABAMA — The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama are preparing for another delicious cookie season. Beginning this past Saturday, Jan. 17, the annual cookie hunt officially kicked off as Girl Scouts set up booths throughout the community. Customers...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Community
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street Executive Director Kelsey Sullivan attended the Main Street Alabama Day on the Hill event, which helps the organization continue to increase impact as it helps Main Street communities across the state.” “Main...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JEANETTE LEONARD BROOME, Deceased. Case No.: 2025-C87 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Benjamin H. Parr, Personal...