by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | Community
A combined effort from local realtors recently led to a significant donation to two local nonprofits. Members of the Lee County Association of Realtors (LCAR) raised $22,500 for the Food Bank of East Alabama and Mercy Medical Ministry & Clinic at its annual...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN-OPELIKA — Originally established in the ‘70s, Indian Pines Golf Course will reopen to the public this fall with a completely redesigned and renovated course — and a brand new name. Indian Pines will become...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | Community
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The boonie hat is changing hands. Boonie Hat Coffee in downtown Opelika is changing ownership from Luis Saavedra to Jim Bryson, owner of Market Street Paint Shop. “Luis originally approached us about...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | Community, Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYAND KATIE KINGSTON OPELIKA — The sun is shining, schools are out for the summer and the children are clamoring for things to do. One local resident has put together a list of fun things to help keep families active. The Observer has partnered with...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | Community, Featured
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Juneteenth has come to Lee County again and this year, Auburn and Opelika are planning multiple events for a greater reach. Juneteenth is the celebration of emancipation of slaves within the United States....