by The Observer Staff | May 25, 2022 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Opportunity, legacy, duty, purpose, patriotism — the reasons behind choosing military service differ from person to person. But as varied as the reasons are, there’s a universal understanding: Service means sacrifice, even if that sacrifice is one’s own life. When...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Community, Featured
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTHKENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Emotions were high as friends, family, law enforcement officers and elected officials came together Monday, May 16 to honor the fallen officers of Lee County. The local Fallen Peace Officer’s Memorial...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Community
AUBURN — May 19 marks three years since Auburn Police Officer William Ray Buechner Jr., was gunned down as he responded to a domestic violence call. Buechner had served with the APD for 13 years at the time of his death. There will be a remembrance ride on...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA ROTARY CLUB OPELIKA — Opelika Rotary Club has hosted the annual food event “Burger Wars” in beautiful downtown Opelika for years. From the start, Burger Wars was a hit with both the grillers wanting to show off their best burgers and...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Community
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Auburn University students are partnering with community members, grocery stores and their friends to find ways to help children in need over the summer. The Summer Sustenance Project at Auburn University was born...
