by The Observer Staff | Sep 5, 2024 | Community
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — A crowd of citizens gathered at Christ Temple Holiness Church in Opelika last week for a “Justice for Tias” rally. Participants expressed grievances around the fatal shooting of a citizen by an Opelika police officer at Century Park...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 5, 2024 | Community
BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On July 8, Bison Bistro by FRANKY JUNES opened its doors at Southern Union State Community College, offering a new dining option on campus. The restaurant is operated by Rick Lanier, a seasoned cook with years of experience,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 29, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events, Featured
AO Tourism announces Nov. 9 concert featuring headliner Tyler Childers CONTRIBUTED BY AO TOURISM LEE COUNTY — Auburn-Opelika Tourism will present the inaugural Live on The Plains music festival on Saturday, Nov. 9, featuring performances by Tyler Childers, Mountain...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 29, 2024 | Community, Featured
BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The area’s newest restaurant for those who love international cuisine is India Palace, which opened earlier this month at 1100 S. College St., Suite 101, in Auburn.Chef Sanjay Chowdhury prepares traditional Indian...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 29, 2024 | Featured, Politics
Lee County Commission allots more ARPA funds BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Loachapoka can release that breath it’s been holding in — the Lee County Commission entered into an agreement with Spectrum Southeast LLC for the broadband expansion plan in...
