By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com For days I sent Johnny texts that went unanswered. “Getting better today?” “How are you Johnny?” “Are...
Community Articles
Lee County schools planning to return this year
By Will FairlessHannah Lester Lee County Schools The Lee County School Board approved the “Tentative Path to Reopening Schools” at its July 14...
City of Smiths Station announces list of qualifying candidates for August’s municipal elections
Courtesy of the City of Smiths Station Eight individuals have qualified to run and will appear on the ballot in Smiths Station’s Aug. 25 municipal...
AHSAA announces plan for high school fall sports
By Wil Crews Last Thursday, the Alabama High School Athletic Association held a virtual press conference to lay out the guidelines for 2020 high...
LCC approves Haley Woods plat agreement
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.comThe Lee County Commission held a short and sweet meeting Tuesday night but approved a final plat...
Third annual High School Football Media Days held last week
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The third annual Alabama High School Media Days, sponsored by iHeart Radio and Fox Sports 910 and 1310 AM “The...
Todd Rauch surpasses 1,500 Door Knocks in pursuit of Opelika City Council Ward 5
Courtsey of Todd Rauch Todd Rauch, candidate for Opelika City Council in Ward 5, is excited to share that in just over one week, he has officially...
Alabama Bucket List: Rickwood Caverns
By Bradley Robertson This adventure is a bucket list check-off that I will never forget, a day trip, just for me and my good boy Shep. It has been...
Safer at home order and mask ordinance extended
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Gov. Kay Ivey extended the current safer at home order and mask ordinance through Aug. 31 during a...