Courtesy of theCity of Smiths Station The Smiths Station City Council approved a resolution authorizing the formation of a Road Name Change...
Community Articles
Auburn University to require coronavirus testing
By Hannah Lester Associate Editor Auburn University is preparing for the return of students this fall and how best to protect the campus when they...
Two local young women win at the Miss Alabama United States Pageant
Special to theOpelika Observer Two locals young women won big in their respective divisions at the Miss Alabama United States Pageant on June 28....
The Bottling Plant Event Center announces August lineup
By Wil Crews Opelika Observer 2020 has not been very fun. And the usual fun-filled summer season has been, at the least, unaccustomed. However, in...
AO Discover!,awarded the Kuvio Creative Impact Grant
Special to theOpelika Observer East Alabama’s first hands on science museum, AO Discover!, has recently been awarded the Kuvio Creative Impact...
New consignment store and baby boutique opens in Auburn
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor I’m That Mom is a babies-to-juniors consignment store that opened today at 1452 Opelika Road in Auburn. The store...
Olga Duncan finds career, love of cooking in Opelika
By Ann Cipperly When Olga Duncan moved to Opelika in 2003 with her husband, Dr. Bryan Duncan, she could not speak English or cook. The couple...
Gov. Kay Ivey announces mandated mask policy
Penalty of $500 fine, jail for failure to comply By Michelle KeyPublisher Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she is implementing a mandatory mask wearing...
Winners of the ‘Patriotic Porch Contest’ announced
Photos submittedto the Opelika Observer Keep Opelika Beautiful and the City of Opelika were proud to join together for the first ‘Patriotic Porch’...