By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Almost all Auburn students, and their parents, know who Fred Kam is. Especially since the pandemic began...
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Former Hawaii resident moves to Opelika for cartooning, pickleball
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor John Bucko said that he wants to be the first thought for all of Opelika’s cartooning needs. Bucko is originally...
Dough Pizzeria opens in Opelika
Photo contributed by Dough Pizzeria "We have a traditional wood fire oven imported from Italy and do authentic Neapolitan pizzas as well as an...
Arbor Springs Health & Rehab Center begins administering COVID-19 vaccine
Contributed by Arbor Springs Arbor Springs Health & Rehab Center hosted its first COVID Vaccine Clinic Monday, beginning a process that will...
Lee County Humane Society launches pet owner outreach program
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Lee County Humane Society wants to be a place for pet owners to find help — even after they’ve...
On Being Mask-Shamed
Michael J. Brooks I suppose it’s the modern equivalent of “You kids get off my lawn.” I’ve heard of “mask-shaming” in recent months but didn’t...
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System holds inaugural Heroes Helping Heroes Food Drive
Contributed to the Opelika Observer Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System collected over 2,662 pounds of non-perishable food items during the...
Opelika Boys Basketball Coach Abruptly Resigns
Wesley Button named as Interim Head Coach By D. Mark MitchellPrior to him leaving this summer to take a job at Enterprise High School, the Opelika...
Colleen Jennings keeps Auburn beautiful with flowers
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Would the loveliest village on the plains be complete without downtown Auburn’s hanging baskets of...