by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Nearly 200 acres north of U.S. Highway 280 will remain a part of unincorporated Lee County after opposition from nearby residents tanked a proposal to rezone and incorporate the property into the city of Auburn.The Auburn...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Letter to the Editor
I just want to mention to you how proud I am for our beautiful city of Opelika. We have had recently a really spectacular Christmas parade, a delightful Snopelika, the tree lighting in Courthouse Square, Christmas in a Railroad Town, Collinwood Luminaries, concerts,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Community, Featured
Opelika mayor proclaims ‘Jan Jones Day’ BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With 59 refurbished displays, musical presentations and storytelling, the 31st annual Victorian Front Porch Tour created picture-perfect Christmas scenes of a simpler time in...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Featured
BY MICHELLE KEY,PUBLISHEREDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Another year has come and will soon be gone. As we do every year, we offer a look at some of the biggest headlines of the year. JanuaryJanuary started out with the Lee County Board of Education welcomed its...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 21, 2024 | Community, Featured
A lost toy and a kind gesture demonstrates the magic of Christmas Aaron Davis takes Captain to visit the Lee County Sheriff’s office. Jessica Henderson holds Captain. BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Friday, Dec. 20, started out as a normal day for Lucia...