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UKC registered coonhound for sale. Black n tan. Great natured dog. 10 month old female. Would be a great pet or hunting partner. $300. Call 334-703-2636.

The Graduate celebrates opening with Hilton Experience

Jake Owen performs VIP concert at Auburn’s new War Eagle Supper Club

Opelika council suspends hotel license

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The fate of the Springwood Hotel was on the agenda for Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting. There was a public hearing for the demolition of the hotel as well as a resolution to revoke the owner’s business license.The...

Local author reads ‘Monkey Tales’

Children’s book tells about adventures of monkeys formerly housed at Opelika park CONTRIBUTED BY ARTS ASSOCIATION OF EAST ALABAMA OPELIKA — “Monkey Tales,” a children’s book by Angela George, was featured by The Book Club, the literary section of the Arts Association...

Fire guts downtown office

Jul 17, 2024

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA – A fire broke out overnight in the building located at 13 N. 8th St. in downtown...

Daewon America to make $46.2 million investment in Opelika

Jul 11, 2024

Expansion will create 100+ local jobs CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Daewon America Inc. announced a $46.2 million investment in Opelika....

Auburn Community Orchestra announces new director

Jul 11, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn Community Orchestra has appointed Dr. Russell (Rusty) Logan as the new orchestra director and...

Sara Kate Speakman wins DYW of Lee County

Jul 11, 2024

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County for the Class of 2025 was named on June 29, at the...

The Observer earns top honors from Press Association

Jul 4, 2024

Key Media wins 15 first place awards, including third straight for General Excellence BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The...

Mia the therapy dog brightens spirits at Spencer Cancer Center

Jul 4, 2024

BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Each Wednesday morning, two special guests arrive at Opelika’s Spencer Cancer Center. Doris Battisti and...

The Tree

Jul 4, 2024

The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak...