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Hat’s off to the 2024 graduates!

We have so many photos from this year's graduation ceremonies. We have included links where photos can be viewed and in some cases - purchased. Auburn High School - Photos by John Hillsman...

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

OPELIKA'S EVENT The photos above are from the city of Opelika’s Memorial Day services, which featured invocation by Foundry Opelika Pastor Patrick Hitchman-Craig, Presentation of the Colors and wreath laying ceremony by Opelika Fire Department, the National Anthem...

Local man recounts being infected with Lyme Disease

BY DAN P. SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — For months, the joint pain and swelling in Rusty Herring’s feet was excruciating. Even something as simple as a trip to the bathroom first thing in the morning became unbearable as he searched for what was causing his...

Bed & Breakfasts not recommended by Planning Commission

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHERMICHELLE@OEPLIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — At the Opelika Planning Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday involved holding several public hearings, including one for the proposed city ordinance text amendment pertaining to allowing bed...

Lee County Commission considers noise ordinance

Lee County Commission considers noise ordinance

Apr 20, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Lee County Commission considers noise ordinance By Hannah...

Gov. Ivey visits community vaccine clinic to applaud effort

Gov. Ivey visits community vaccine clinic to applaud effort

Apr 20, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was welcomed to EAMC’s vaccination clinic Tuesday to tour the operation and...

Local NAACP branch wants citizen input on Carver-Jeter Plan

Local NAACP branch wants citizen input on Carver-Jeter Plan

Apr 19, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Carver-Jeter Revitalization Plan from the city of Opelika has been revamped. The plan has been...

Tuition will not increase for students at Auburn — housing rates will

Tuition will not increase for students at Auburn — housing rates will

Apr 16, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn University Board of Trustees announced on Friday morning that there will be no tuition...

Auburn CityFest celebrating 20 years

Auburn CityFest celebrating 20 years

Apr 15, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn CityFest is celebrating its 20th year — and returning to its roots — an arts and crafts festival....

Prattville DC named as head coach for Beauregard High School

Prattville DC named as head coach for Beauregard High School

Apr 15, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Prattville High School Defensive Coordinator Justin Jones has been hired as the new head football coach...

Rob’s Ribs set opening date

Rob’s Ribs set opening date

Apr 15, 2021

By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer Rob’s Ribs, a faction of Butcher Paper BBQ of Opelika, has announced its grand opening date for April 19 and...

State honoree Jay Lamar shares culinary heritage, favorite recipes

State honoree Jay Lamar shares culinary heritage, favorite recipes

Apr 14, 2021

By Ann Cipperly Recently named one of the “Women Who Shape the State,” Jay Lamar served as the executive director of the Alabama Bicentennial...

Noise Complaints in Beauregard

Noise Complaints in Beauregard

Apr 13, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Beauregard citizens are begging for help. A group of Beauregard residents attended Monday...

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