BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — There’s a familiar face in charge now at the Boys & Girls Club in Opelika. Zach Seifert was named...
New director focuses on growth, community partnerships
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Community Articles
Dorsey, Hatchett engagement announced
Dallas Dorsey of Opelika is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of, Miss Joy Katelyn Dorsey, to Mr. Zachary Sean Hatchett of...
Opelika Celebrates America 250
Freedom Celebration draws families, patriotic tributes and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Retired Auburn officer honors family’s Revolutionary War legacy
A Lee County resident and retired Auburn police officer recently marked the Fourth of July by reflecting on the military service and sacrifices of...
St. Duns Buns — from oven to outreach
D1 LIFE FOUNDATION RECEIVES DONATION — Deborah Pegues and Jalen Plott accept a donation for the D1 Life Foundation, which was established in memory...
Italian manufacturer Vulcaflex announces $70M investment in Auburn
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Vulcaflex S.p.A., manufacturer of synthetic leather used in the automotive industry, announced it will...
Lee County celebrates Juneteenth
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Despite humid weather and heavy cloud cover, hundreds packed downtown Opelika to celebrate Juneteenth, the...
Southern Union celebrates America 250
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Local officials and community members gathered at Southern Union State Community College on Thursday, June 18,...
Opelika story takes the stage in New Jersey
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — An Opelika family’s story of escape, acceptance and new beginnings is reaching a new audience this month through a...