By Bradley Robertson For the Opelika Observer In the polished and pretty Southern culture, if someone sticks out, they get seen. That’s not tough in...
Community Articles
Letter to the Editor: Lee County citizens need to step up voice, opposition to proposed granite quarry
Dear Editor: We, as Lee County citizens, have so much to be proud of. We have outstanding state, county, city and civic leadership. We see booming...
The city of Opelika announces registration dates for ‘Citizen’s Police Academy’
Special to the Opelika Observer The City of Opelika Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizen’s Police Academy. The Academy...
Mayor Gary Fuller gives ‘State of the City’ address last week
By Natalie Anderson Staff Reporter The present and future of Opelika was a highlighted topic of discussion during the 6th annual “State of the City”...
County commission approves hiring of Christopher Tate as new director of Lee County Emergency Management Agency
By Morgan Bryce Editor In a 3-2 vote at the end of Monday’s meeting, the Lee County Commission approved the hiring of Christopher Tate as the new...
Opelika City School Board approves two resolutions opposing proposed granite quarry, legislation to extend school hours
By Morgan BryceEditor The Opelika City School Board approved two major resolutions during a specially called meeting on Thursday afternoon. The...
2-1-1 Day on Feb. 11 celebrates Human Service Number
Special to the Opelika Observer Feb. 11 is National 2-1-1 Day, in recognition of the free, user-friendly phone number that connects people to...
Baker Street Digital relocates, opens office in the heart of downtown Opelika
By Morgan Bryce Editor Enticed by the growing arts scene and creative feel of downtown Opelika, Trey Gafford of Baker Street Digital has relocated...
Community members speak out against proposed quarry site
By Natalie Anderson Staff Reporter During a specially called meeting held at City Hall last Friday, community homeowners and business owners were...