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UPDATE: FOUND SAFE

MISSING PERSON ALERT MARCH 11, 2025 BY OPD OPELIKA, – The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 44-year-old Opelika man. Jeffrey Nathaniel McFarland was last seen near Northwick Lane in Opelika, on the evening of March...

Auburn Parks & Rec presents Teen Gellyball Bonanza

On March 8, Auburn Parks & Rec hosted the Teen Gellyball Bonanza at Kiesel Park for ages 13-17. Gellyball is a low-impact, eco-friendly alternative to paintball that provides an adrenaline rush without the mess. Participants took part in a variety of guided games...

2025 ‘Movies for Grown Ups’ Awards honor actors, filmmakers over age 50

CONTRIBUTED BY AARP FOUNDATION EAST ALABAMA — AARP The Magazine recognized the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® Awards, celebrating 2024’s standout films and TV shows that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience.For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies...

Alvarado graduates from U.S. Chamber fellowship program

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — Joel Alvarado, director of Business and Workforce Development for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program. This prestigious program...

School News for Nov. 2, 2023

School News for Nov. 2, 2023

Nov 3, 2023

PHOTOS WERE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OHS band wins three Best in Class awards BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika...

Community gets creative with costumes for fall festivals

Community gets creative with costumes for fall festivals

Nov 3, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Last week was full of fall events. Pictured are photos from the annual Fall Festival at the Opelika Sportsplex and...

Nourish Foundation boosting childhood wellness

Nourish Foundation boosting childhood wellness

Nov 2, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Founded in 2018, the Nourish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization co-founded by local pediatrician...

Stone & Ivy holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Stone & Ivy holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Nov 2, 2023

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Stone & Ivy, Lee County's newest wedding venue. The venue is located at 2611...

Lilies of the Field bringing joy and smiles to seniors

Lilies of the Field bringing joy and smiles to seniors

Nov 2, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Two-year-old Elliott Buffalo walks into the building, carrying a bouquet and says,...

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Nov 2, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. will hold its third annual Glow for Epilepsy event at the courthouse...

Club Photos | Nov. 2, 2023

Club Photos | Nov. 2, 2023

Nov 2, 2023

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Auburn mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, center, recently signed a...

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Nov 2, 2023

Team goes undefeated, outscoring opponents 262-0 BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy’s 2023 Pee Wee football team...

Lee Co. Commission approves ARPA funds for mental health

Lee Co. Commission approves ARPA funds for mental health

Nov 2, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission voted to approve a funding request for East Alabama Health...

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