BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Fair concluded its 77th year of cotton candy, carnival games and competition on Oct. 3.“The...
Lee County Fair facilitates fun for 77 years
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Be a sweetie — feed the needy
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Southern Union thanks lawmakers for support
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELKA — Southern Union State Community College Executive Director of Advancement and Community Relations Gretchen...
Auburn takes yet another loss after two overtimes
BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — The Tigers opened Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium with optimism and velocity. For the second...
Opelika to host second annual Freedom Fest honoring vets
BY ROB DAVISTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the second year in a row, the city of Opelika will host Freedom Fest, a weekend celebration honoring the men...
Deputies save life of 16-year-old in structure fire
LEE COUNTY – On Oct. 13, at approximately 4:09 p.m. CDT, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a structure fire on Lee...
Opelika Main Street Hero continues family legacy of volunteering
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — Earlier this fall, Opelika Main Street held its Main Street Awards and awarded Shree Summerlin with the Main...
Veteran Spotlight
Discovering a World War II hero: PFC Maryland J. Golden BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While the family of Pfc. Maryland J. Golden knew...