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Trinity Christian School presents ‘The Sound of Music’ March 15, 16

BY NICHOLAS YOUNGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School will be bringing the hills back to life with their presentation of the musical “The Sound of Music.” The original Broadway play was produced in 1959 and became a massive hit, eventually receiving a...

Penquin Project debuts with the play ‘Annie Jr.’

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER Annie Jr. was staged last week by Opelika Community Theatre as the inaugural Penguin Project show. The Penguin Project is a theatre program designed to introduce young adults with disabilities to...

The Empty Bowls annual fundraiser set for April 20

Tickets available now, proceeds benefit Food Bank of East Alabama BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Since the Empty Bowls event was first held in 2014 by the Opelika Rocky Brook Potters, nearly $100, 000 has been raised for the Food Bank of East Alabama to...

AU goes into post-season on a hot streak

PhotoS by Zach Bland and Stephen Leonard /Auburn Tigers Three Tigers earned All-SEC honors, including (left to right) Johni Broome, All-SEC First Team; Jaylin Williams, All-SEC Second Team; and Aden Holloway, All-SEC Freshman Team. BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER...

City of Opelika name Shane Boyd Chief of Opelika Fire Department

City of Opelika name Shane Boyd Chief of Opelika Fire Department

Feb 23, 2021

The city of Opelika is pleased to announce Shane Boyd as the city’s newFire Chief, effective April 1, 2021. Boyd is replacing Chief Byron Prather,...

Suspect arrested in connection with Lee Road 721 shooting

Suspect arrested in connection with Lee Road 721 shooting

Feb 22, 2021

Contributed by the LeeCounty Sheriff’s Office On Nov. 30, 2020, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to shots being...

Mold by Isaac Scott Hathaway found

Mold by Isaac Scott Hathaway found

Feb 21, 2021

Story by Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Check your china cabinets, check your attics — you may find a piece of Auburn University and...

The Incredible Winston Browne to hit shelves soon

The Incredible Winston Browne to hit shelves soon

Feb 20, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Sean Dietrich will release his newest fiction novel, The Incredible Winston Browne, on March 2. Those of...

One dead, one in critical condition from gunshots in Opelika

One dead, one in critical condition from gunshots in Opelika

Feb 19, 2021

Contributed by theOpelika Police Department On Feb. 19 at 11:52 a.m., the Opelika Police Department responded to the 300 Block of Third Street in...

Tori Gooden Teacher of the Year at Southview Primary

Tori Gooden Teacher of the Year at Southview Primary

Feb 19, 2021

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor In its regularly scheduled board meeting on Feb. 9, the Opelika City School Board gave Tori Gooden the 2020-2021...

Gators going forward

Feb 19, 2021

Experienced Glenwood baseball team begins season By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com When COVID canceled the 2020 high school baseball...

Fire destroys apartment building at Pinehurst Villas Apartments

Fire destroys apartment building at Pinehurst Villas Apartments

Feb 18, 2021

By Robert Noleswith contribution from the OPD At approximately 4:52 a.m., the Opelika Police and Fire Departments responded to a call about a...

Construction on I-85 to begin soon

Construction on I-85 to begin soon

Feb 17, 2021

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor A project that has been gestating for three decades will be finished in the next few years, according to State...

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