Reception held July 10 at Opelika Chamber of Commerce headquarters BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — A large contingency of Opelikans showed...
Opelika City Schools welcomes new superintendent
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Community Articles
‘Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday’ is this weekend
BY ANITA STIEFEL, MANAGING EDITOR LEE COUNTY — It’s time to save money on essentials during Alabama’s 20th annual “Back-to-School Sales Tax...
Lanett Police Department to host National Night Out
BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — The Lanett Police Department is hosting its first National Night Out since 2005 on Aug. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30...
Beyond the Batch offers gluten-free baked goods
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn-Opelika dessert scene just got a little bit sweeter and a lot more inclusive. Beyond the Batch, a...
Toomer’s crossing gets pedestrian-friendly traffic overhaul
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Toomer’s Corner, Auburn’s most active intersection, has long been the center of downtown commerce and...
Celebrate Christmas in July
Play ‘Singo Bingo’ to benefit holiday ‘Shop with a Cop’ BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This July, Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew is adding...
Auburn Juneteenth Parade 2025
EACF awards over $30K to local nonprofits
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika...
East Alabama Health listed among top places to work
CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Health has been included on the 2025 Becker’s Healthcare list of “150 Top Places to Work...