Community Articles

Celebrating a century

BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — This past December loved ones gathered to celebrate Mrs. Juanita Patrick’s 100th birthday. An Opelika resident for more than 70 years, Patrick was born in Goodwater, Alabama, in Coosa County in 1924 and moved to Lanett...

It’s that time again — Girl Scout Cookies now on sale

CONTRIBUTED BY GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH ALABAMA LEE COUNTY — Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing. The 2025 cookie lineup includes the full spread of classic flavors, including Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils and Do-si-dos. This will be the last year S’mores...

MLK Day News, Features

Scenes from Dream Day 2025 MLK Dream on the Move Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Group hosted the 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream On The Move event on Jan. 20 at Christian Care Ministries, 1000 Samford Court, Opelika. This year’s...
Skeletal remains found in Opelika

Skeletal remains found in Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Dec. 28, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Opelika Police responded to 2600 Block of Northpark...

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Business awards and grants

Publix grants $40,000 to A-O Habitat for Humanity Publix Super Market Charities (PSMC) has been a consistent partner with Auburn Opelika Habitat for...

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