by The Observer Staff | Feb 10, 2026 | Politics
By Hannah Goldfingerhgoldfinger@opelikaobserver.com LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night and discussed an issue brought forth by a citizen regarding the county’s solid waste plan contract with Arrow Disposal, now known as Meridian Waste.Citizen...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 10, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVERLANETT — After a regular season that was completely different for both teams, a healthy No. 1 seed Lanett High School hosted injury-riddled No. 4 seed Loachapoka High School for a playoff spot.Those injuries — and lack of — were...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 10, 2026 | Sports
BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — The Beauregard Lady Hornets opened postseason play Friday night by avenging two regular-season losses to Elmore County, earning a first-round playoff victory to advance, while the Hornets’ season came to an end later in the...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Community, Featured
Dialing back smartphones By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — A group of Opelika parents were looking for ways to allow their children to stay connected without the dangers of smartphones, and found a now-antique solution — landlines.“I heard a quote a while ago, and...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Community, Featured
OPELIKA — Rosanna McGinnis, Opelika Public Library director, along with community partner Ayanna Thomas, Elderly Nutrition Program/Senior Community Service Employment Program director at Lee-Russell Council of Governments, have been selected as advisors for the...
