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Kylie Hogue is new director of the Museum of East Alabama

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Surrounded by more than 5,000 artifacts, Kylie Hogue, the new executive director of the Museum of East Alabama in Opelika, is planning programs, fun activities and events for the community to become more involved in the...

Red, White and Boom: Freedom Fest returns July 3

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND REC OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation invites the community to the 73rd Annual Freedom Celebration on Friday, July 3, at the Opelika High School Track. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and promises an evening of patriotic...

Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches host fifth annual Memorial Golf Tournament

CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — The fifth annual Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches (ALSYR) Memorial Children’s Charity Golf Classic was held on Tuesday, June 2, at Saugahatchee Country Club in Opelika.This annual golf tournament is held in honor of the eight children...

Argentina dominate in 3-0 friendly win

Auburn takes the world stage — more than 80,000 fans packed Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9 as international soccer powers Argentina and Iceland met in a FIFA World Cup 2026 warmup match, transforming Auburn into the center of the soccer world for one unforgettable...

Mr. and Miss OHS are ready to represent Opelika

Mr. and Miss OHS are ready to represent Opelika

Apr 14, 2026

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School named the 2026 Mr. OHS, Titus Elliott, and Miss OHS, Blakely Parrish, a March 1...

Auburn brings home a national championship

Auburn brings home a national championship

Apr 8, 2026

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn University’s wheelchair basketball team captured its first national championship victory Saturday,...

Auburn council approves Chamber building funding

Auburn council approves Chamber building funding

Apr 7, 2026

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is receiving a major infusion of city cash to support a new multi-million...

Opelika Council approves license for hemp store

Opelika Council approves license for hemp store

Apr 7, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted to approve a specialty license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC during Tuesday...

Opelika woman identified after 46 years

Opelika woman identified after 46 years

Apr 7, 2026

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California — Authorities have identified human remains discovered in Southern California in 1980 as...

Donate Life celebrates its 10th anniversary at EAMC

Donate Life celebrates its 10th anniversary at EAMC

Apr 7, 2026

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — One hundred and fifteen days. That was the time the Boswell family spent living between hope and fear,...

Midnight Macarons brings a French classic to Lee County

Midnight Macarons brings a French classic to Lee County

Apr 5, 2026

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Megan Polston is the owner of Midnight Macarons that has been opened for almost two years, serving the...

Lee County supports child advocacy

Lee County supports child advocacy

Mar 31, 2026

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

Auburn builds aviation pipeline amid industry demand

Auburn builds aviation pipeline amid industry demand

Mar 30, 2026

Leaders discuss airport growth and workforce demanding airport expansion BY ROB DAIVSFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce hosted...

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