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Local agencies team up for Scam Stopper event

CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY – Multiple agencies in Lee County are teaming up to help prevent community members from falling victim to scams, through a free event they’re calling Scam Stopper.Scam Stopper will be held Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the...

Community Calendar | Week of June 23, 2025

ONGOING TUESDAYS — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe O Grows Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The market will feature local produce, baked goods, crafts, live music and story time by the Opelika Public Library....

4th of July Festivities

Opelika Freedom Celebration to feature Silver Wings parachute team, fireworks Thursday, July 3 CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at the 72nd annual Freedom Celebration on Thursday,...

Library offers crafts, laughs, reads and treats

Lew-E the Clown and his sidekick Oogly-Boogly presented a magic and juggling show to Chambers County children on June 3. PHOTOS BY PAMELA HOLLOWAY THE LAFAYETTE SUN Popsicles with Police Officers was held at the LaFayette Libray on June 5. Children enjoyed the cold...

Calendar of events, Dec. 9, 2023

MOT CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAY Mount of Transfiguration Men Ministry is giving out food and toys to the community of Lee County to bring more joy to the...

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Snopelika!! 2023

Snopelika!! 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER 2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree Lighting2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree...

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Holiday Calendar of Events

Holiday Calendar of Events

SNOPELIKA PARADE & TREE LIGHTINGSnopelika is Opelika’s official kick-off event for the Christmas season. The annual community event will feature...

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Opelika prays over leadership

Opelika prays over leadership

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller welcomed residents, city employees, public servants and...

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