PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES THE OBSERVER Students, families and community members from Lee and Chambers counties gather Monday, Jan. 19, at...
Dream Day Foundation marks 27th annual MLK celebration
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HIS LAST GIFT, A LEGACY OF SAVING OTHERS
Piedmont Columbus Regional team members and local law enforcement walked in quiet honor alongside the family of Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy and...
Say it with a sign: Yard Love Auburn wants to help
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Yard Love Auburn helps locals celebrate everything from birthdays to graduations, bringing joy to yards with...
Opelika Chamber Vice President named to ACCE 2025 40 Under 40
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Mackenzie Poole, Vice President of the...
Community Market of East Alabama
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER AUBURN — Community leaders and faith representatives gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6, to dedicate the new Community Market...
IRS announces 2026 filing season; online tools, resources help with tax filing
CONTRIBUTED BY IRS MEDIA RELATIONS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, Jan. 26, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing...
A hometown son returns
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — When Jonathan Chandler received the call, he had to pray over what would be a tough decision. He had taken...
Opelika Council seeks legal counsel on variance issued in 80s
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — During Opelika City Council’s meeting on Tuesday night, the council approved a resolution authorizing an...
USA Pickleball Golden Ticket coming to Opelika
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event series is coming to Opelika on March 11-15. With the path to nationals...