Special to the Opelika Observer Auburn High School teacher Jacque Middleton was named Alabama’s Alternate Teacher of the Year during a recent...
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Smiths Station City Council votes to renew ad valorem tax
By Morgan Bryce Editor The Smiths Station City Council voted to renew its ad valorem tax during last week’s city council meeting, part of Mayor...
Alabama voter survey finds overwhelming bipartisan support for caregiving assistance
Special to the Opelika Observer A new survey of Alabama registered voters ages 40-plus finds that the vast majority (82.3%) of current caregivers...
Sen. Doug Jones introduces legislation last week: Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act and Assistance for Farmers Harmed by Tariffs on Exports Act
Special to the Opelika Observer U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and other bipartisan senators introduced legislation last week providing tax relief...
New pizzeria coming to downtown Opelika this fall
By Morgan Bryce Editor A new pizzeria is slated to open in downtown Opelika later this year. Dough, a business venture of Zazu Gastropub Owner...
Auburn Police Officer killed in the line of duty; Suspect in custody
In a press release issued early Monday morning Lee County Coroner Bill Harris confirmed the death of one Auburn policeman. At approximately 10:40 PM...
Opelika Observer wins six awards in Alabama Press Association’s ‘Media Awards’ contest
By Opelika Observer Staff The Opelika Observer received six awards in this year’s Alabama Press Association’s Media Awards Contest, with more...
New Beulah Coach Matthew Johnson looks to continue school’s winning ways from last season
By Morgan Bryce Editor Fulfillment is the main word on the mind of new Beulah Coach Matthew Johnson, who was confirmed as the next leader of the...
Beauregard artist Rachel Wright working with community to create art piece honoring tornado victims
By Morgan Bryce Editor Beauregard artist and resident Rachel Wright is nearing completion on a piece that will celebrate the lives of the 23...