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2025 SNOPELIKA & AUBURN CHRISTMAS PARADE

Photos by Robert Noles & Ed Sikora | For The Observer

Chasing Aces breaks ground in Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Chasing Aces, an innovative golf and entertainment destination, is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its newest location in Opelika, Alabama.The development marks an exciting milestone as Chasing Aces continues to...

Farm-City Banquet celebrates agriculture, honors local leaders

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Community members, farmers and local officials gathered Nov. 20 at Lazenby Farms for the annual Lee County Farm-City Banquet, an event highlighting the partnership between rural and urban communities and recognizing leaders in...

OPD Chief announces intent to retire in 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA After 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Opelika, Police Chief Shane Healey has announced he will retire on March 1, 2026. “Chief Healey has been a stellar leader and an exceptional public servant," said Mayor Eddie Smith....

Keep the roads safe

CONTRIBUTED BY ALEA MONTGOMERY — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging...

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