Community Articles

Opelika Public Library director selected as advisor for national initiative

OPELIKA — Rosanna McGinnis, Opelika Public Library director, along with community partner Ayanna Thomas, Elderly Nutrition Program/Senior Community Service Employment Program director at Lee-Russell Council of Governments, have been selected as advisors for the...

4th Annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble

BY The Austin 1st Foundation AUBURN-OPELIKA — Join the Austin 1st Foundation for the 4th annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble at the Lakes Course at Robert Trent Jones Grand National Monday, May 18. The event is being held in memory of Anthony and Lindsey...

Opelika Community Theatre launces 11th season

CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — The Opelika Community Theatre is beginning its 11th season with a wide range of immersive theater opportunities designed to serve participants of all ages and abilities, from young children to senior adults. Opelika Community Theatre,...

Chewacla State Park hosts hands-on ‘Animal Signs’ program

BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On Jan. 31 at 3 p.m., Chewacla State Park invited nature enthusiasts to Animal Signs, an interactive and hands-on program that introduced participants to animal signs such as deer antlers, animal tracks, animal scat...
Monday bus crash kills two

Monday bus crash kills two

BY OBSERVER STAFF BEULAH — A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, has claimed two lives and injured nine...

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What to Expect at SNOPELIKA 2024

What to Expect at SNOPELIKA 2024

BY THE OPELIKACHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season at the...

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Honoring Valor

Honoring Valor

Congratulations to our 2024 Public Safety Award Winners: -Emergency Management Professional of the Year Clint Knox - Emergency Medic of the Year...

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