Community Articles

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...

Skeletal remains found in Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Dec. 28, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Opelika Police responded to 2600 Block of Northpark Drive regarding an individual who had located human skeletal remains in a wooded area.During the initial investigation,...
Opelika Holiday Light Fight

Opelika Holiday Light Fight

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...

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Holiday Shopping

Holiday Shopping

Auburn Parks & Rec hosts Holly Jolly Drop & Shop CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks & Recreation will host the second...

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