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Black History Month at AU includes visit by prominent poet

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, author Claudia Rankine made her way to Auburn University for some reading events put on by Auburn University’s English Department. Rankine is an award winning author who currently resides in New York. She’s...

Opelika Book Festival offers chance to meet authors | Event to feature author stage, book fair, writer workshops and keynote address

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in the festival will be a Local Author Fair, The Author Stage presented by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers, writing workshops...

Opelika Chamber welcomes three new team members

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce introduced three new professionals joining its team, each bringing unique expertise to further the Chamber’s mission of strengthening the community as the champion of business.“We are truly...

OCS Board recognizes 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — At its regular board meeting on Jan. 28, the Opelika City Schools Board of Education recognized 2024-25 Teachers of the Year. Each honoree was joined by their school principal, who shared the dedication and impact these educators are...

United Way Partners with 2-1-1 to Meet Community Needs

United Way Partners with 2-1-1 to Meet Community Needs

Feb 16, 2023

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — National 2-1-1 Day was recognized Saturday, Feb. 11, but the service remains in...

HPM Announces Completion of Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center

HPM Announces Completion of Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center

Feb 15, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY HPM AUBURN — HPM is pleased to announce the grand opening of Auburn University’s Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, an...

AEDs Save Lives

AEDs Save Lives

Feb 9, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Automated External Defibrillators, more commonly referred to as AEDs, provide a necessary...

Opelika Chamber Encourages Vote for School Tax Renewal

Opelika Chamber Encourages Vote for School Tax Renewal

Feb 9, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted to act as the advocate...

Opelika City Council Reveals New Street Name

Opelika City Council Reveals New Street Name

Feb 8, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council honored Opelika native Patsy Boyd...

Opelika Parks and Recreation Wins Big

Opelika Parks and Recreation Wins Big

Feb 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA PARKS AND REC OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation took home two awards at the Jan. 31 Alabama Recreation and Parks...

One of Auburn’s Firsts

One of Auburn’s Firsts

Feb 1, 2023

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — After growing up during segregation and attending a training school in Auburn, John Lockhart...

Lee County Listener Keeps You in the Loop

Lee County Listener Keeps You in the Loop

Feb 1, 2023

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Are you looking for an efficient way to keep up with all the latest happenings in Lee County? How...

Opelika Planning Commission Elects New Officers

Opelika Planning Commission Elects New Officers

Feb 1, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Opelika Planning Commission held officer elections. Lucinda Cannon was elected...

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