By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer On March 12, business owner Emily Key is hosting a showcase to show the Lee County community what a tiny...
Key Living Solutions to host tiny house showcase
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Suspect in Opelika murder case arrested
Contributed by the OPD On March 5, the Opelika Police Department arrested Raphael Maurice Browning, a 35-year-old from Opelika. Browning is charged...
Smiths Station holds moment of silence
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and EMA Director Rita Smith participated in a moment of...
All tied up
Opelika High's and Smiths Station's boys' and girls' soccer teams tied at 0-0 and 4-4, respectively, in their matchups last week. Photos of girls'...
Covington Recreation Center Grand Opening
By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer The Covington Recreation Center had its Grand Opening on Jan. 24. The center originally opened in 1962. It...
‘I want to remember, even through the tragedy’
The Thorntons remember their daughter Taylor By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Two years ago today, the Thorntons lost their daughter...
The Day the Turkeys Got Away
By Bradley Robertson Sheppy-boy and I have a bedtime tradition that began when he was 4 years old. He was never one to sit still and look at word...
Determination and defense propel Lady Panthers to strong start
By JD McCarthyFor the Opelika Observer The Smiths Station Girls soccer team has big goals for the season, and their experienced defense and...
Smiths Station Soccer waiting on offensive breakthrough
By JD McCarthyFor the Opelika Observer Smiths Station Varsity Boys Soccer played four hard fought matches over the week and came away with a...