CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the 2026 REACH Campaign will...
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Opelika roots come full circle at Neville Arena
Last-minute opportunity brings longtime friends Adam Hood and Dallas Dorsey Jr. together on hometown stage BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER AUBURN — For...
Created With Purpose walks alongside single mothers
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — Dr. Valerie Thomas told members of the Opelika City Council during a Sept. 1 work session that Created...
Student-led hydration tour makes stop at Opelika Fire Department
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — A student-led effort to support first responders across Alabama made a stop in Opelika during the Opelika...
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through books delivered to Alabama children
More than 72,000 books mailed to Lee County children as state, local leaders remember Parton’s commitment to literacy BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA...
Worthy2 plans inaugural ‘UN-Gala’ to support survivors, expand services
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — When Worthy2 founder Kathryn Guthrie was repeatedly told the organization needed to host a gala, her response was...
Elks lead nation in honoring 9/11 heroes on 25th anniversary
CONTRIBUTED BY AU/OP ELKS LODGE ALABAMA — Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, Elks Lodges across the United States, Puerto Rico,...
Lunch Break Lecture to explore Historic Downtown Opelika
BY ANN CIPPERLY THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Lunch Break Lecture Series at the Museum of East Alabama will continue Sept. 16 at noon with Melissa...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest now open
CONTRIBUTED BY ADCNR ALABAMA — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently accepting entries for the 2027 Outdoor...