Contributed by the OPD On March 5, the Opelika Police Department arrested Raphael Maurice Browning, a 35-year-old from Opelika. Browning is charged...
Suspect in Opelika murder case arrested
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Community Articles
Smiths Station holds moment of silence
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and EMA Director Rita Smith participated in a moment of...
‘I want to remember, even through the tragedy’
The Thorntons remember their daughter Taylor By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Two years ago today, the Thorntons lost their daughter...
Free headshots for women in Auburn and Opelika
What better way to complete or jumpstart your career profile and make it stand out from the crowd of job applications? Contributed by Dream...
One Voice opens second location
By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer One Voice Shelter Coalition had an open house on Feb. 26 to show its new location located in Opelika. ...
Covington Recreation Center Grand Opening
By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer The Covington Recreation Center had its Grand Opening on Jan. 24. The center originally opened in 1962. It...
One Voice opens second location
By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer One Voice Shelter Coalition had an open house on Feb. 26 to show its new location located in Opelika. ...
Shane Boyd named chief of Opelika Fire Department
Contributed by the city of Opelika The city of Opelika is pleased to announce Shane Boyd as the city’s new fire chief, effective April 1, 2021. Boyd...
Opelika Main Street Launches Annual Membership Drive
Contributed by Opelika Main Street Opelika Main Street has launched its 2021 annual membership drive, aimed at encouraging the community to support...