by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Russell Jones, MMC (Master Municipal Clerk)/CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), City Clerk for the City of Opelika, recently completed his designation as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) – the highest...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Legals
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSNEW 4-BED ADDITION TO INTEGREA GROUP HOME OPELIKA, ALABAMASealed bids will be received in duplicate by MR. JIMMY DICKEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO, from qualified General Contractors on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time, in the...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY DISCOUNT TIRE OPELIKA — Discount Tire, a leading retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Opelika to meet demand for tires and wheels in Lee County. The new store is located at 2109 Frederick Road next to the Home Depot.Hours of...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Ninety-three and counting — enough time to amass a long list of regrets. But my list is short, because the Lord has shown me how to handle my shame and regrets. To regret something that happened, or didn’t happen, is a common experience....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Obituaries
CYNTHIA “CINDY” YOUNTWith heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cynthia “Cindy” Yount, a longtime resident of Auburn, who passed away peacefully with family by her side on Aug. 12, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on April 5, 1960, in Miami, Florida, to Dr. Fred...
