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Lee County Sheriff’s deputy hospitalized after shooting

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — A Lee County Sherrif’s deputy is in stable condition following a shooting near Loachapoka. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed the deputy is being transferred to UAB via helicopter for further evaluation by a...

Worthy2 spreads hope for those trafficked

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy2 is working to reach and help vulnerable women through a new flier outreach initiative.“Worthy2 is an advocacy organization for adult and minor females who have been exploited through commercial sex, or what most people...

OCS proposes $140 million middle school

BY ABBEY CRANK FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis presented a plan to build a $140 million middle school to the Opelika City Council on April 7, aiming to address its growing student enrollment. “It’s not hard to see that we...

Mr. and Miss OHS are ready to represent Opelika

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School named the 2026 Mr. OHS, Titus Elliott, and Miss OHS, Blakely Parrish, a March 1 competition. Mr. and Miss OHS competed for the title during their junior year and represent the school during their senior year...
Lee County supports child advocacy

Lee County supports child advocacy

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission on March 30 declared April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month,...

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