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Winter storm blankets Lee County in snow

Early Tuesday afternoon, all Lee County roads were declared impassable. Pictured above, the fountain at Opelika’s Courthouse Square was frozen over as snow began to stick to surfaces. images of Auburn University students frolicking on Samford Lawn (broadcast via the...

Brother Chette: A legacy of love, redemption and service to Auburn

BY PERRY O. HOOPER OPINION — A public memorial service for Rev. Chette Williams will be held at the Neville Arena on the Auburn University campus Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Chette Williams was a man of unwavering faith, steadfast love and immeasurable impact. His...

Probate judge gavel passed from Bill English to Jere Colley

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Monday night was Lee County Probate Judge Bill English’s last Lee County Commission meeting.English has been serving for 24 years, having taken office in 2001. Newly-elected Probate Judge Jere Colley is stepping into the...

The Taylor now open in downtown Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY AREY GROUP OPELIKA — AREY Group, a leading real estate development and management firm, is thrilled to announce the opening of The Taylor, a 198-unit premier residential community located in the heart of downtown Opelika. This milestone marks an...

Susie K’s Shutters Its Doors

Susie K’s Shutters Its Doors

Jan 4, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika has lost one of its popular meat-and-three, country-style restaurants. Susie K's,...

Niffer’s Owner Receives Lamplighter Award

Niffer’s Owner Receives Lamplighter Award

Dec 28, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Odds are, if you live in Auburn, you’ve eaten at Niffer’s Place. Keely...

Straight From the Headlines

Straight From the Headlines

Dec 28, 2022

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — It is time to say goodbye to 2022. It has become a tradition for The Observer to...

Auburn Discusses Business License Revocations

Auburn Discusses Business License Revocations

Dec 21, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — During the Auburn City Council Committee of the Whole, the council heard a...

Camp War Eagle Helps Students Feel At Home

Camp War Eagle Helps Students Feel At Home

Dec 21, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Mark Armstrong was recognized for his work in November as one of Auburn Mayor Ron Ander’s...

Live United — United Way Celebrates Renovations

Live United — United Way Celebrates Renovations

Dec 21, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The United Way of Lee County is celebrating the holidays early with a few...

Rep. Jeremy Gray Awarded for Transcending Political Polarization in 2022

Rep. Jeremy Gray Awarded for Transcending Political Polarization in 2022

Dec 21, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY MILLENIAL ACTION PROJECT WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Millennial Action Project (MAP) announced last week the awardees of the 2022...

EACB Stages The Nutcracker

EACB Stages The Nutcracker

Dec 21, 2022

BY JOHN HILLSMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — “The Nutcracker” ballet, a production of the East Alabama Community Ballet, was presented in four...

First Avenue Adjustments to Come Following Floods

First Avenue Adjustments to Come Following Floods

Dec 14, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Help is on the way following repeated flooding on First Avenue in downtown Opelika....

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