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The Harbor at Opelika replaces harsh cleaning chemicals with safer, non-toxic solutions

CONTRIBUTED BY THE HARBOR OPELIKA — At The Harbor at Opelika, the health and safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. As part of our commitment to providing a clean, healthy and supportive environment, we have replaced traditional cleaning...

Olivine to bring elevated Italian dining to Auburn’s skyline

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Olivine, Auburn’s newest rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge, opened Wednesday, Nov. 19, offering guests a lively gathering place and serene escape above downtown Auburn — perfect for golden-hour cocktails, leisurely dinners and...

Chamber launches 75 Years Strong Campaign, plans new facility

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is excited to share plans for its new Chamber & Community Business Center and celebrate early momentum in its 75 Years Strong capital campaign — a transformational initiative designed...

O Grows Houseplant Swap connects potted plants and people

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Connecting people over potted plants, O Grows is hosting a Houseplant Swap on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika.“The O Grows plant swap is something that we do in collaboration with a house plant swap group...

OHS student arrested for bringing handgun to campus

OHS student arrested for bringing handgun to campus

Apr 17, 2024

FROM OPELIKA CITY SCHOOS AND OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT ADOBE STOCK PHOTO Earlier today, the Opelika Police Department located a weapon in a...

Observing the eclipse

Observing the eclipse

Apr 10, 2024

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Community members gathered throughout the area to view the solar eclipe that occured April 8. While Lee County was not in the...

Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award

Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award

Apr 10, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has received a Heart Safe Environment award from Cardiac Solutions.Two and a half...

Cops on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics is April 19

Cops on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics is April 19

Apr 10, 2024

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local law enforcement agencies are on a mission to raise funds for the Alabama Special Olympics with the...

‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

Apr 10, 2024

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers...

The buzz about bees: Stay alert during swarm season

The buzz about bees: Stay alert during swarm season

Apr 10, 2024

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Swarm season has arrived, and community members must be informed on what to do if they see a bee swarm....

Friendship Walk set for April 13

Friendship Walk set for April 13

Apr 10, 2024

BY KATIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The Best Buddies will host The Friendship Walk on Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 pm. at Dinius...

Opelika police seek identification of man suspected of stealing from Anything Goes

Opelika police seek identification of man suspected of stealing from Anything Goes

Apr 10, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA — On March 27, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a report of theft of property which occurred at Almost...

Mayor notes growth in State of the City address

Mayor notes growth in State of the City address

Apr 4, 2024

Pictured above left, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered the annual State of the City address to a packed house. In the center photo are, from left,...

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