by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ernie Rains has announced his candidacy for the Opelika City Council, running on a pro-small business agenda.According to a press release, Rains cited his experiences as owner of Rock ‘N Roll Pinball and The Jailhouse as...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY,PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission held a public hearing pertaining to the Lee County Solid Waste Management Plan during Monday night’s meeting. Following the hearing, the commission voted to table the agenda item in order to allow more...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events, Featured
Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading northward from Mobile and New Orleans, and this weekend offers the chance to enjoy the festivities locally.Mardi Gras means...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Keep Opelika Beautiful and the city of Opelika invite the community to join in celebrating Arbor Day with a special event on Saturday, March 1, at the Opelika Public Library.This year’s theme, “Plant Trees, Protect Tomorrow,”...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Featured, Politics
Stopped train delays first responders, CSX unresponsive to city’s concerns BY ANITA STIEFEL, EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to Opelika Police Lt. Ben Jones, on Feb. 14 at 12:13 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call about an individual in distress at...
