Lt. Junior Grade Russel Woodham, a native of Lanett, Alabama, attached to the “Pukin Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, poses for a photo...
Lanett pilot attached to squadron
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Community Articles
Applications now open for Opelika’s 2024-25 Lee County Young Leaders
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that applications for this year’s Lee County Young...
City of Opelika receives $2 million grant for industrial development
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 26, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the city of Opelika would be receiving a $2 million Site Evaluation...
Silverton Mortgage opens Auburn office
New location will provide full mortgage services CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Silverton Mortgage, a leading direct residential mortgage...
Sheriff announces new foundation
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced today that it has established a new charitable organization, The...
Camping World: selling fun and memories
BY ANDY LEE WHITE FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Who hasn’t thought about the RV life at one time or another? Most of us have imagined selling...
City of Auburn welcomes new parks & rec director
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The city of Auburn will welcome Alison Hall as its new Parks and Recreation director in March. A seasoned parks...
Library challenges encourage reading
BY KADIE VICK FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Public Library is promoting community reading through its seasonal learning challenges. The...
United Way allocates $400K-plus to 20 local partners
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After a generous campaign season, the United Way of Lee County has approved more than $400K to be distributed...
