By Michelle Key Publisher The Lee County School Board held their scheduled meeting on May 14. During the meeting Chief School Financial Officer Ken...
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SUSCC holds commencement ceremonies earlier this month, local students recognized
Special to the Opelika Observer Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) celebrated its 96th Commencement on May 9. Originally chartered by...
Nuria Iturrioz of Spain wins the Zimmer Biomet Championship last week in Opelika
By Robert Noles Opelika Observer Opelika Grand National RTJ course was the site of the Symetra Tour – Zimmer Biomet Championship hosted by Nancy...
City officials provide update on ‘Commission on Crime and Violence’
By Morgan Bryce Editor Representatives from the city of Opelika provided updates on the Commission on Crime and Violence in a press conference last...
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, city council recognize scholarship winners
By Michelle Key Publisher Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council honored several scholarship recipients during last week’s city council...
City of Opelika working to make city ADA compliant
Special to Opelika Observer From the City of Opelika Beginning late this week, crews will begin implementing American with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
Chicken Salad Chick breaks ground on new location at Tiger Town
By Ali Rauch For the Opelika Observer Chicken Salad Chick hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at their recently announced Opelika location on Tuesday,...
8th annual ‘Puzzle Palooza’ seeks to unite special needs community
By Morgan Bryce Editor Seamless and the Autism Society of East Alabama are hosting the eighth annual “Puzzle Palooza” event for Opelika and Lee...
Local community, state mourns loss of Officer William Buechner killed in line of duty; rallies around injured officers
By Michelle Key Publisher On Sunday night, May 19, three Auburn police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call originating out of what...