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DAR Honors Local Health Care Workers

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER The Martha Wayles Jefferson Chapter of the National Society of the American Revolution recently presented its 2022 Excellence in Community Service Awards, recognizing some of the leaders of the East Alabama Health COVID-19 vaccination...

Business is Booming in Opelika

The chamber celebrated Byars Cooper Insurance Group with a ribbon cutting. When it comes to something as important as insurance, it’s imperative to work with an agency who has an in-depth knowledge of multiple insurance products, companies and guidelines — not just...

Anders Celebrates Positive Growth, Change in State of City Address

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — There are many milestones to celebrate and upgrades to anticipate in coming years, according to Auburn Mayor Ron Anders. In his fourth annual State of the City address, held Nov. 16 at the Jay and Susie...

East Alabama Boys & Girls Clubs Names New Director of Operations

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Boys and Girls Clubs of East Alabama announced last week that A.J. Harris will be the organization’s new director of operations. Harris most recently served as the director of Public Affairs & Compliance with his...

Neighborhood protests for change against Sandhill Recycling Center

Neighborhood protests for change against Sandhill Recycling Center

Jul 28, 2020

By Hannah LesterAssociate Editorhlester@opelikaobserver.com Sweat rolled down the necks of the protestors who stood alongside the road that boarders...

Opelika Nutrition: a refreshing take on health

Opelika Nutrition: a refreshing take on health

Jul 28, 2020

By Wil CrewsOpelika Observer Opelika Nutrition, a locally owned health and food store located at 1801 Market St. across from Southern Union...

“Twice Baked” opens in downtown Opelika

“Twice Baked” opens in downtown Opelika

Jul 28, 2020

By Wil CrewsOpelika Observer The flames of the pandemic seem to burn ever brighter. They are not, however, cooling down Opelika’s newest restaurant....

OPD announces department promotions

OPD announces department promotions

Jul 28, 2020

Courtesy of theCity of Opelika Lt. Tony Amerson The City of Opelika and the Opelika Police Department are pleased to introduce a new division of the...

Gov. Kay Ivey announces mandated mask policy; penalty of $500 fine, jail for failure to comply

Jul 28, 2020

By Michelle KeyPublisher Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she is implementing a mandatory mask-wearing policy during a live press conference Wednesday...

Space Wars

Jul 28, 2020

By Curtis Honeycutt How many spaces should go after a period: one or two? To answer that question, we have to talk about typewriters. A long time...

AUBURN CHAMBER LAUNCHES KEEP AUBURN OPEN

AUBURN CHAMBER LAUNCHES KEEP AUBURN OPEN

Jul 28, 2020

Courtesy of AuburnChamber of Commerce The Auburn Chamber’s mission is to provide resources and leadership to create a thriving business environment....

Briggs and Stratton announces reorganization and transaction with KPS Capital Partners

Jul 28, 2020

By Hannah LesterAssociate Editorhlester@opelikaobserver.com Briggs and Stratton announced Monday in a press release that it has filed a petition for...

Trinity United Methodist Church honors local EMTs

Trinity United Methodist Church honors local EMTs

Jul 28, 2020

Photo submitted to the Opelika ObserverMembers of Trinity United Methodist Church recently honored EMTs at East Alabama Medical Center with 90 box...

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