By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Smiths Station Panther Wrestling team finished 7th overall in the 2020-21 AHSAA 7A Wrestling State...
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Lee-Scott Boys basketball eliminated in Final Four By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Lee-Scott Academy Varsity Boys basketball team...
Man sentenced for kidnapping victim who allegedly owed offender $20
Photo and story contributed by theLee County District Attorney’s office Screenshot of Hill's video The man whose viral social media video depicting...
Horace King’s architectural legacy
By Ann CipperlyFor the Opelika Observer Born a slave in 1807, Horace King became one of the most successful engineers and architects in east Alabama...
Opelika Pickleball Facility Named “2020 Facility Of The Year”
Contributed by Opelika Parks and Rec...
Opelika Softball ready for tough test to start the season
By JD McCarthyfor the Opelika Observer After an abrupt end to the season a year ago, the Opelika Lady Bulldogs are eager to get back on the diamond....
Opelika Police Department announces several promotions
Contributed by theOpelika Police Department The Opelika Police Department is pleased to announce several promotions. Lieutenants Kenny Miller and...
City of Opelika receives grant for YIPP
Contributed by the city of Opelika The City of Opelika has received a $210,320 grant from the Governor's Local Workforce Areas (GLWA) to fund...
Opelika Theatre Company to open “Arsenic and Old Lace” next weekend
By Lofton Wheelesfor the Opelika Observer Opelika Theatre Company will be presenting the play “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Feb. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. The...