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Colley, Copelan sworn in as new judges

Retiring District Judges Russell Bush and Bill English administered the Oaths of Office for two new county judges on Jan. 17.Pictured below right , Jere Colley was sworn in as Lee County Probate Judge while his wife Sarah looks on.Pictured below left, Samantha Copelan...

First Storage opens climate-controlled facility in Opelika

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — First Storage has unveiled its cutting-edge indoor self-storage facility at 3000 Old Opelika Road. The new facility boasts 107,247 square feet of leasable storage, divided into 801 storage units.First Storage’s...

Winter storm blankets Lee County in snow

Early Tuesday afternoon, all Lee County roads were declared impassable. Pictured above, the fountain at Opelika’s Courthouse Square was frozen over as snow began to stick to surfaces. images of Auburn University students frolicking on Samford Lawn (broadcast via the...

Dream Day Foundation receives Kia donation

The Ambassadors were honored to receive a generous $500 grant on behalf of the Dream Day Foundation from Kia employee Chiquita Davis. This grant is part of the Kia MOVE (More Opportunities for Vibrant Economies) initiative, which supports qualifying 501(c)(3)...
Skeletal remains found in Opelika

Skeletal remains found in Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Dec. 28, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Opelika Police responded to 2600 Block of Northpark...

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Business awards and grants

Publix grants $40,000 to A-O Habitat for Humanity Publix Super Market Charities (PSMC) has been a consistent partner with Auburn Opelika Habitat for...

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