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Smith announces run for Opelika mayor

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith announced today that he will run for Mayor of Opelika in 2025.Smith was born and raised in Opelika. He said he believes in faith, family and service and has spent most of his adult life...

Baby Box installed at Opelika Fire Station

Secure device aimed at preventing unsafe abandonment of infants BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Safe Haven Baby Boxes held a blessing ceremony on Sept. 23 for the placement of a Baby Box at Fire Station No. 1, located at 604 Ave. B in Opelika.A...

School boards hold budget hearings for fiscal year

ACS board passes $190.1 million budget BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — At the Auburn City Schools Board of Education’s regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 10, Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring congratulated board members Sharon Tolbert and Blake...

Under the Lights | Week Four | Sept. 19, 2024

BY D MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The following is a wrap-up of local high school football teams from last week.Auburn (4-0) beat Enterprise 53-22 and will host JAG Friday;Beauregard (3-1) beat Sylacauga 420-10. The Hornets will host Elmore County this...
Dapper for Derby Day

Dapper for Derby Day

The 14th Annual Kentucky Derby Day party was held at Storybook Farm on Saturday.  Proceeds from the fundraiser help local children utilize programs...

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Auburn Approves Downtown Target

Auburn Approves Downtown Target

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Target is coming to downtown Auburn. 129 North College Fund, LLC, is taking a portion of north...

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Dedicating History

Dedicating History

By Ann CipperlyFor the Observer OPELIKA — After the completion of two murals and a pavilion to house the 1904 Case steam tractor “Old Nancy,” the...

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