“That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”Ponder it.What a beautiful promise that is! That a grand story is taking place all...
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Four War Memorial honors Lee Countians who lost their lives
BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Just outside the front entrance of the T. K. Davis Justice Center in Opelika stands a war memorial that...
Fire guts downtown office
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA – A fire broke out overnight in the building located at 13 N. 8th St. in downtown...
Daewon America to make $46.2 million investment in Opelika
Expansion will create 100+ local jobs CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Daewon America Inc. announced a $46.2 million investment in Opelika....
Auburn Community Orchestra announces new director
CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn Community Orchestra has appointed Dr. Russell (Rusty) Logan as the new orchestra director and...
Sara Kate Speakman wins DYW of Lee County
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County for the Class of 2025 was named on June 29, at the...
The Observer earns top honors from Press Association
Key Media wins 15 first place awards, including third straight for General Excellence BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The...
Mia the therapy dog brightens spirits at Spencer Cancer Center
BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Each Wednesday morning, two special guests arrive at Opelika’s Spencer Cancer Center. Doris Battisti and...
The Tree
The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak...