By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Zaneta Heard uses art as a way to cope with grief. She lost her son and found solace in a creative...
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After 59 years, the families of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 receive closure
Contributed by Wreaths Across America Very little is known about what happened to Flying Tiger Line Flight 739, a military mission plane that went...
Knee High Foundation, Dawg Pound recognized for work within community
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com In 2017, the Knee High Foundation and Opelika Dawg Pound set out to make positive changes in the Opelika...
Opelika Main Street to Host Annual On Tap Craft Beer Festival
Contributed by Opelika Main Street Tickets are now on sale for the annual Opelika Main Street On Tap craft beer event. This year’s event will take...
‘Steeped in History’
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Ever taken a photo in front of a pair of wings painted on a wall? Or “held” the umbrella in downtown...
Opelika’s IT Department recognized by state for outstanding work
Contributed by thecity of Opelika Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the city of Opelika are proud to announce that the city’s Information Technology...
Lee County Commission discusses Beulah quarry
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Lee County Commission approved two items related to the potential quarry by CreekWood Resources,...
Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant to city of Auburn
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $750,000 to help the city of Auburn recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The award is part of more than $40 million...
Jan Dempsey Community Art Center to host summer camps
By Lofton WheelesFor the Opelika Observer The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) in Auburn will be hosting summer camps for kids ages four to...