Community Articles

Letter to the editor

“That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”Ponder it.What a beautiful promise that is! That a grand story is taking place all around us, even in the most mundane moments of life, yet still, this story has a place for each voice to find its place...

Four War Memorial honors Lee Countians who lost their lives

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Just outside the front entrance of the T. K. Davis Justice Center in Opelika stands a war memorial that many people may not know exists. It contains the names of every Lee County resident who lost their life while serving in...

Fire guts downtown office

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA – A fire broke out overnight in the building located at 13 N. 8th St. in downtown Opelika. The building housed the corporate offices of Stone Martin Builders. Opelika Fire Department firefighters were...

Daewon America to make $46.2 million investment in Opelika

Expansion will create 100+ local jobs CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Daewon America Inc. announced a $46.2 million investment in Opelika. The company is planning a building expansion and new manufacturing equipment to be installed in the Opelika facility,...
Rotten to Nice

Rotten to Nice

New Auburn business offers dog training, boarding BY TRISHA WHITE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Trusting another person with your dog is one of the most...

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