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Cold weather tips for people, pets and homes

Protect your home from freezing pipes when temps drop CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA WATER OPELIKA — With extreme cold in the forecast, Opelika Water urges customers to take proactive measures to protect their homes and businesses from freezing pipes.As water freezes, it...

Opelika gains new retreat opportunity for caregivers

BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For many parents, raising children with special needs can be a struggle, especially when it comes to finding personal time to relax. A Mother’s Rest, a nonprofit organization, understands that.A Mother’s Rest specializes...

Auburn family welcomes quadruplets home from NICU

Pictured above left, Lavarius and Becca Bryant pose at Christmas with all seven of their children. Pictured above right, Becca Bryant has her hands full with a three-year-old and four new babies. BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Becca and Lavarius...

LCYDC enjoys annual Christmas brunch

Each year Lee County Youth Development Center pauses to celebrate the season and to thank its workforce for the care and impact they make in the lives of children and families. The 2023 Cecil D. Moreman Award was presented to Night Monitor Dakeius Kindell, pictured at...

Victorian Front Porch Tour gets fresh new look

Victorian Front Porch Tour gets fresh new look

Dec 24, 2024

Opelika mayor proclaims 'Jan Jones Day' BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With 59 refurbished displays, musical presentations and...

A tale for Christmas: The holiday adventures of Captain

A tale for Christmas: The holiday adventures of Captain

Dec 21, 2024

A lost toy and a kind gesture demonstrates the magic of Christmas Aaron Davis takes Captain to visit the Lee County Sheriff's office. Jessica...

Auburn Parks and Recreation staffers win state recognition

Auburn Parks and Recreation staffers win state recognition

Dec 17, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The city of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce four of its team members have been...

Opelika celebrates Christmas in a Railroad Town

Opelika celebrates Christmas in a Railroad Town

Dec 17, 2024

Annual Christmas Parade rolls through downtown Auburn

Annual Christmas Parade rolls through downtown Auburn

Dec 17, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act on hold; for now

Corporate Transparency Act on hold; for now

Dec 17, 2024

BY JUSTIN SMITHFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A federal court in Texas recently held the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional and...

‘sPAW-lidays’ raises funds for CARE Humane Society

‘sPAW-lidays’ raises funds for CARE Humane Society

Dec 17, 2024

BY HANNAH BEASLEYFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The inaugural “sPAW-lidays” fundraiser for CARE Humane Society was held recently at the Auburn...

Opelika Holiday Light Fight

Opelika Holiday Light Fight

Dec 17, 2024

The contest is on to see who has Opelika’s best Christmas decorations.Keep Opelika Beautiful has challenged city residents to pull out all the stops...

Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity thanks community for support

Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity thanks community for support

Dec 17, 2024

Letter to the community: Good afternoon everyone.We share with you this message of gratitude for all that you have done to help us with another...

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