By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Lee County welcomed a new county administrator at its last commission meeting — Holly Leverette....
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Opelika Mourns Dr. Lofton
By Michelle KeyPublisher Former Opelika City Council Member and veterinarian, Dr. Robert Lofton, passed away on New Year’s Day following a battle...
Hemp Licensee Orientation Meetings Scheduled in 2022
CONTRIBUTED BY ACESWRITTEN BY KATIE NICHOLS The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is partnering with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and...
Violence Shatters Peace of New Year
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER The new year started with violence in Opelika. At approximately 1:13 p.m. on Jan. 1, the Opelika police department received...
Cox, Wire Road Roundabout Now Open
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF AUBURN The new roundabout at the intersection of Cox and Wire roads opened on Jan. 4. Temporary delays should be...
New Federal Guidance Expands Eligibility for Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grants
CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA DHR New guidance from the Administration for Children and Families Office of Child Care expands eligibility for Child Care...
U-Haul Growth Index: AUBURN-OPELIKA Market is No. 23 Growth City of 2021
CONTRIBUTED BY U-HAUL Auburn-Opelika market is the No. 23 growth city in America based on U-Haul® truck moves throughout 2021, according to...
Point Broadband Presents Check for $100,000 to Opelika
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER During Tuesday nights city council meeting, Point Broadband presented the city of Opelika with a check for $100,000 as a...
Whataburger Opens 2nd Location in Lee County
Whataburger opened a new storefront this week in downtown Auburn at Toomer's Corner. This is the second location in Lee County. The address is 101...