By D. Mark Mitchell For the Opelika Observer A total of 15 local high school football coaches gathered at the Southern Room on Southern Union State...
Community Articles
Local schools prepare for 2018-2019 school year; post school calendars
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor School is just around the corner for Lee County children. According to the Lee County Schools website, all county...
OCS Board of Education gives updates on summer feeding program; served 400 on a daily average
By Anna Riley For the Opelika Observer The Opelika City School Board of Education provided an update on the summer feeding school program during its...
Richard LaGrand reflects on hard-fought LLC race
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Nearly a week after winning one of the area’s most heated political races, Opelika radio personality Richard...
Brian McGee readies for District 38 race v. Wood
Special to the Opelika Observer My name is Brian McGee and I love Alabama. We have the greatest people, a wealth of natural and personal resources,...
Peace walk, rally to be held Aug. 4 in Opelika
By Michelle Key Editor The Samford Court Community Outreach Fellowship Group will be presenting the “Take a stand against all violence peace...
‘Grow with Google’ to make stop at Opelika’s Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library Aug. 8
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Providing job-seeking individuals and small business owners with the knowledge to succeed in today’s digitally...
New restaurant to offer Opelika a taste of authentic Mexican culture, cuisine
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor An authentic taste of Mexican cuisine and culture will be offered to customers at Opelika’s newest restaurant, El...
Opelika City Council hears from Morris Avenue residents regarding local impact of proposed transportation loop
By Savannah Vicker For the Opelika Observer Members of the Opelika City Council approved a feasibility study for power and technology upgrades, as...