Events Articles

Walking for a Cure

BY STACEY WALLACEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —According to the National Institute on Aging, “on Nov. 2, 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer discovered changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusual mental illness.“The woman’s symptoms included: memory loss,...

Opelika, Smiths Station Hold NNO Events

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES AND ED SIKORA The cities of Opelika and Smiths Station both held National Night Out events, Tuesday, Oct. 3. The events were held in order to promote quality interactions between law enforcement and the citizens of both cities. 2023-10-03...

If It Ain’t Sticky, It Ain’t Soppin’

PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA / FOR THE OBSERVER Loachapoka's Annual Syrup Soppin' event was held Saturday, Oct. 7, at Pioneer Park. The event draws people from all over Lee County and features demostrations of the sugar cane syrup making process, sweet potato biscuits, live...

‘Fair’ing Well: The Lee County Fair Returns

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER 2023-10-03 Lee Co Fair 2023-10-03 Lee Co Fair 2023-10-07 Lee Co Fair
Alabama Medical Student Honored

Alabama Medical Student Honored

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is proud to announce that Natalie Simpkins was elected to represent Alabama as a delegate to the...

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PUBLIC NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA HARDWOOD, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: CV-2022-900172 A tract or parcel of land designated as Parcel “C”...

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Swinging Through Summer

Swinging Through Summer

Kidd Blue wows a crowd as the featured performer June 14 at Summer Swing. The band, which has been performing for more than 30 years, is known for...

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