by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Education
LAGRANGE, Ga. — LaGrange College awarded 2025 graduate Will Gray of Opelika with the Student Faith in Action Award during an Honors Day ceremony on April 24.NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Anna Jones of Auburn and Matthew Oliver of Opelika were included on the Dean’s List for the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Featured
BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Village Friends is a nonprofit organization that provides support to adults over 65 in the Auburn-Opelika community who desire to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.Brittany Branyon, executive...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In recent years we have become aware of the phrase, “little acts of kindness.” This awesome idea has caused many of us to show others acts of kindness in small ways.Two examples come to mind: First, you are in line at the toll bridge, and...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Legals
LEE COUNTY INSOLVENTS 2024Listed below are the property tax accounts labeled as “uncollectables.”Anyone requiring information on these accounts should contact:Oline W. Price, ACTARevenue Commissioner Lee CountyP.O. Box 2413Opelika, AL 36803-2413334-737-3629 1...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — After much discussion, the Lee County Commission approved a motion to start the process of hiring a chief operating officer (COO). The pay range for this new position will be between $175,000 and $225,000. The listing can be found...
