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Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has received a Heart Safe Environment award from Cardiac Solutions.Two and a half years ago, city leadership set out to become one of the most heart safe communities in Alabama. This commitment has...

Cops on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics is April 19

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local law enforcement agencies are on a mission to raise funds for the Alabama Special Olympics with the 2024 Cops on Top event, scheduled for Friday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations.The Opelika Police...

‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers produce. Moises Gonzalez is working to make local products more available through his website FarmHub.On FarmHub, he...

The buzz about bees: Stay alert during swarm season

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Swarm season has arrived, and community members must be informed on what to do if they see a bee swarm. Seeing a swarm of bees can initially be intimidating but, if informed, people will realize there is nothing to be...

‘On the Tracks’ fills downtown Opelika

‘On the Tracks’ fills downtown Opelika

Oct 25, 2023

PHOTOS BY STEVEN STIEFEL, EMILY KEY, AND CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET The annual On The Tracks Wine Tasting Event was held this past weekend...

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere

Oct 25, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/ THE OBSERVER Isaac's Lemonade hosted a Pumpkin Carving Party at Courthouse Square, Saturday, Oct. 21. Participants had the...

Lee youth excel at Alabama National Fair

Oct 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY ALFA LEE COUNTY —Several Lee County youth were recognized at the Alabama National Fair held earlier this month.In showmanship, youth...

Juvenile arrested for charges associated with residential, auto burglaries

Juvenile arrested for charges associated with residential, auto burglaries

Oct 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — On Oct. 20, Auburn Police arrested a 14-year-old juvenile from Auburn on felony juvenile complaints for the...

Downtown to be Bustling On Friday

Downtown to be Bustling On Friday

Oct 18, 2023

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —Downtown Opelika will offer a trifecta of entertainment Friday evening, Oct. 20, as Opelika Main...

The Observer Hires Managing Editor

The Observer Hires Managing Editor

Oct 18, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —The Observer has welcomed Anita Stiefel as its new managing editor.“Before moving to...

NYPD 9/11 Survivor to Headline Opelika’s Inaugural Valor Awards

NYPD 9/11 Survivor to Headline Opelika’s Inaugural Valor Awards

Oct 18, 2023

BY BRIONNA MCCALLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA –The Opelika Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural event to honor first responders — the Valor Public Safety...

“Ready to Work” Holds Ninth Graduation Ceremony

“Ready to Work” Holds Ninth Graduation Ceremony

Oct 18, 2023

BY TOM WOFFORDFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTYThe atmosphere was celebratory on Oct. 13 in Judge Steven Speakman’s courtroom as the 9th graduating class...

OFD to Celebrate 150th Anniversary withGrand Opening of Station 5

OFD to Celebrate 150th Anniversary with
Grand Opening of Station 5

Oct 18, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CIY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA –The Opelika Fire Department will celebrate its 150th Anniversary with a community-wide celebration on...

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