Community Articles

Dorsey, Hatchett engagement announced

Dallas Dorsey of Opelika is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of, Miss Joy Katelyn Dorsey, to Mr. Zachary Sean Hatchett of Notasulga, Alabama.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Dorsey Sr of Opelika, and the...

Opelika Celebrates America 250

Freedom Celebration draws families, patriotic tributes and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Retired Auburn officer honors family’s Revolutionary War legacy

A Lee County resident and retired Auburn police officer recently marked the Fourth of July by reflecting on the military service and sacrifices of several generations of his family. Joe Stroud said his sixth great-grandfather, William Hampton Stroud, and three of his...

St. Duns Buns — from oven to outreach

D1 LIFE FOUNDATION RECEIVES DONATION — Deborah Pegues and Jalen Plott accept a donation for the D1 Life Foundation, which was established in memory of Dylan Pegues following his death in June 2022. The foundation provides scholarships to high school seniors and serves...
Moore resigns as OHS head coach

Moore resigns as OHS head coach

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School must now look for a new head football coach after Bryan Moore abruptly resigned at an...

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