by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOINGLUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Politics
BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY —This is the story of a person who decided to make a difference and refused to give up.What started as a simple experiment quickly sparked statewide conversations about election security and transparency. It all began in 2022, when Angela...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission recognized several local students, community members and public employees during Monday night’s meeting while also receiving an update on the county’s Alabama PALS Spring Cleanup efforts and approving a...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Community
BY VANESSA ECHOLS FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA —The Boys & Girls Clubs of East Alabama recently celebrated its premiere fundraising event of the year with its Great Futures Gala at the Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn on May 7. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders and...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the completion of the 2025-2026 20 Under 40 class service project at the Lee County Youth Development Center with an official ribbon cutting ceremony...
