By Hannah LesterAssociate Editor State Representative Jeremy Gray, from Opelika, was named to Gov. Kay Ivey’s Alabama Innovation Commission to...
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LCLP Ballot Access Resolution
Courtesy of theLee Co. Libertarian Party The Lee County Libertarian Party has voted on a resolution supporting the Libertarian Party of Alabama’s...
OPD announces department promotions
Courtesy of the City of Opelika The City of Opelika and the Opelika Police Department are pleased to introduce a new division of the OPD to the...
“Twice Baked” opens in downtown Opelika
By Wil Crews Opelika Observer The flames of the pandemic seem to burn ever brighter. However, that’s not cooling down Opelika’s newest restaurant....
Open air market offers variety of produce, baked goods
By Ann Cipperly Freshly picked vegetables and fruits, along with homemade bakery goods, honey, jellies and other items, can be found on Tuesday...
Lee County School Board approves Tentative Path to Reopening Schools
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Lee County School Board approved the “Tentative Path to Reopening Schools” at its July 14 meeting. The plan was...
Opelika Nutrition: a refreshing take on health
By Wil Crews Opelika Observer Opelika Nutrition, a locally owned health and food store located at 1801 Market St. across from Southern Union...
Briggs and Stratton announces reorganization and transaction with KPS Capital Partners
By Hannah Lester Associate Editor hlester@opelikaobserver.com Briggs and Stratton announced Monday in a press release that it has filed a petition...
Neighborhood protests for change against Sandhill Recycling Center
By Hannah LesterAssociate Editorhlester@opelikaobserver.com Sweat rolled down the necks of the protestors who stood alongside the road that...