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Opelika resident attends annual memorial march

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, stories of courage, sacrifice and enduring patriotism continue to connect past and present generations. One such story unfolded on March 21 at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, where Opelika...

St. Duns Buns donates funds to local organizations

THE DAILY BREAD PROJECT — A newly formed community supported food outreach serving the Opelika-Auburn areas. Meals are prepared and plated, food donations are distributed in the Auburn-Opelika area and basic hygiene items are distributed. The long-term goal is to have...

Annual Taste of the Town scheduled April 28

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With the area’s best restaurants serving a variety of scrumptious dishes, the annual Taste of the Town will provide an exciting evening, featuring food and beverages, a silent auction and music on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 to...

Opelika Mobile Wellness Clinic receives $10K grant

Apr 14, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — The Opelika Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic has received a $10,000 grant as part of a learning...

‘Cops on Top’ for Special Olympics set for April 18

Apr 14, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Local law enforcement agencies will rally in support of Lee County Special Olympics during the 2025 Cops on...

Leadership Lee County to host ‘Ignite’ conference

Apr 14, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY LEADERSHIP LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY — Leadership Lee County announces the Ignite Leadership Conference, a one-day event designed to...

‘Hands Off’ protest held in Opelika

Apr 14, 2025

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hundreds of citizens met at the Andrews Federal Building on Avenue A in Opelika on April 5 to...

Vintage market shut down at Auburn University

Apr 14, 2025

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Vintage clothing is a rising trend among young people, and a local company, Heavy Heart Vintage, on March...

Circus Incredible to headline 24th annual CityFest | City of Auburn’s largest outdoor event set for April 26 at Kiesel Park

Apr 14, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The 24th annual Auburn CityFest, hosted by the city of Auburn Parks and Recreation, returns to Kiesel Park on...