by The Observer Staff | Jan 21, 2025 | Featured
BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Former Opelika Police Department Lt. John Pruitt Sr. passed away on Jan. 13. As one of the first African American police officers in Opelika, he played a crucial part in the desegregation of OPD in the late 1950s. He also...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 21, 2025 | Community
BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Two men accused of murder in October 2023 are set to go to trial on Feb. 3 following a Jan. 15 plea hearing at which both pled not guilty.Francis Harland Hamblin, 42, and Matthew James Dillon, 41, will face a criminal...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 21, 2025 | Community
Retiring District Judges Russell Bush and Bill English administered the Oaths of Office for two new county judges on Jan. 17.Pictured below right , Jere Colley was sworn in as Lee County Probate Judge while his wife Sarah looks on.Pictured below left, Samantha Copelan...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 21, 2025 | Events, Featured
Auburn Chamber sets Feb. 27 Annual Meeting CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University.The Annual Meeting...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 21, 2025 | Featured
BY DEREK LANDFOR THE OBSERVER SALEM — Tucked away in the historic heart of Salem, the Salem Auction House has become a cornerstone of the community. Owners Joey Knight and John Lian said their shared passion for auctions and a commitment to giving back have...
