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Local Siblings Spend Summer Giving Back

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Most children spend their summer playing at a local playground, swimming at a friend’s pool or getting into trouble where they shouldn’t. Well, that is not the case for the Torbert children. Sure, Mary (17), Alexandria (15)...

Lee Co. ASU Alumni Association to Host Meeting June 17

Contributed byDwight Howard The Lee County Chapter ASU Alumni Association will meet on Zoom at 6 p.m. CST on June 17. The chapter will vote on the revised constitution and bylaws. Members are asked to zoom in or meet by phone. The public is invited to hear the...

Alabama DHR reminds Public to Watch for Signs of Elder Abuse

State will observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 Contributed by The Alabama Department of Human Resources The Alabama Department of Human Resources is encouraging the public to help protect older family members, friends, neighbors and others from elder...

A Community ‘A-Fair’

By Michelle KeyPublisher A Community ‘A-Fair’ (ACA) is sponsoring a fair at USA Town Center now through June 13. The organization travels across the country and has now made its stop in Opelika. According to event organizer, Andrew Stringfellow Jr., this event is...

Lee County School Board approves food bids, hears from ELI fellows

Lee County School Board approves food bids, hears from ELI fellows

Jul 17, 2018

By Michelle Key Editor During last week's school board meeting for the Lee County School system, board members and attendees heard presentations...

Todd Rauch forms ‘Veterans Task Force’ to support local veterans

Todd Rauch forms ‘Veterans Task Force’ to support local veterans

Jul 13, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer Todd Rauch recently announced the formation of a Veterans Task Force (VTF) aimed at helping veterans in District 38...

Brit Bowen, Henry Vaughn named new members of Smiths Station football broadcast team

Brit Bowen, Henry Vaughn named new members of Smiths Station football broadcast team

Jul 12, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer iHeart Media announced yesterday that Brit Bowen and Henry Vaughn will serve as the new members of the Panther...

Todd Shackett named as President of Southern Union State Community College

Todd Shackett named as President of Southern Union State Community College

Jul 11, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer At the Alabama Community College System board of trustees meeting Wednesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the...

Opelika musicians to perform at ‘Sloss Fest’

Opelika musicians to perform at ‘Sloss Fest’

Jul 11, 2018

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Opelika natives and musicians Seth Brown and Jackson Gafford will take part in the third annual “Sloss Fest” this...

Owners of Taylor Made Design attend 2018 Retail Success Summit

Owners of Taylor Made Design attend 2018 Retail Success Summit

Jul 11, 2018

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Taylor Sumrall, owner of downtown Opelika’s handmade jewelry maker Taylor Made Designs, recently received an...

Lee County athletes medal in the National Special Olympic Games in Seattle

Lee County athletes medal in the National Special Olympic Games in Seattle

Jul 11, 2018

By Michelle Key Editor The Lee County Special Olympics team, along with other athletes from Alabama, competed in the National Special Olympic Games...

‘Downtown Loves You Back Week’ scheduled for July 30 – Aug. 3

Jul 11, 2018

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Opelika Main Street’s third annual “Downtown Loves You Back Week” will be held July 30 - Aug. 3. Interim Opelika...

‘Sales Tax Holiday’ slated for July 20-22

‘Sales Tax Holiday’ slated for July 20-22

Jul 11, 2018

By Anna Riley For the Opelika Observer The state of Alabama will hold its 13th annual "Sales Tax Holiday" lasting from 12:01 a.m. July 20 through...

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