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Community Articles
Lady Bulldogs soccer team advances to state quarterfinals
By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika Lady Bulldog soccer team (12-6-1) defeated Wetumpka 7-0 in the first round of the AHSAA 6A Soccer playoffs last...
Waitr to honor teachers, nurses
Delivery services shows support with contest; community give-back effort Special to the Opelika Observer May 6 kicks off both Teacher Appreciation...
Sen. Doug Jones visits East Alabama to meet with tornado survivors, local leaders on recovery efforts
By Morgan Bryce Editor Sen. Doug Jones visited Smiths Station last Wednesday to meet with tornado survivors and local leaders to discuss ways the...
Opelika’s Jamie Popwell presents flag found in rubble of March 3 tornadoes to members of Lee County Commission
By Michelle Key Publisher Lee County’s Veterans Resource Officer Jamie Popwell presented a flag to the Lee County Commission during Monday night’s...
Alabama hospitals are long overdue for relief from unfair reimbursement rates
Special to the Opelika Observer Sen. Doug Jones last week applauded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for a move that could...
Smiths Station City Council discusses financial benefits of new partnership with the Center for Municipal Services
By Morgan Bryce Editor During last Tuesday’s meeting, members of the Smiths Station City Council discussed the value of their recently approved...
Community celebrates life of one of Opelika’s ‘beautiful souls,’ Amelia Elizabeth Hill
By Morgan Bryce Editor One of Opelika’s “beautiful souls” passed away last Monday. Amelia Elizabeth Hill, 38, was the daughter of Dave and Jean...
Resting Pulse Brewery readies for Friday’s grand opening festivities
By Morgan Bryce Editor Friday will mark the realization of a nearly two-year dream for Dave and Terri Plundo as they celebrate the grand opening of...