BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Regis Blalock became a first-time chicken owner over a year ago. Little did she know, the...
Local author publishes debut children’s book
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Letter to the Community
. OPINION — In the last four days, three major criminal acts have taken place in Lee County. Families have been devastated and our prayers are for...
Tigers claim 100th rivalry game
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a nearly perfect setting for the 100th football game between Auburn High School (2-1, 1-0) and...
Opelika Fire Department hosts monthly firefighter ability test
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Whether climbing stairs, dragging hoses or navigating enclosed spaces, the Opelika Fire Department is...
Supporting AU students with unexpected pregnancies
Baby Steps program improves graduation rates BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Baby Steps supports Auburn University students who are navigating...
Local rivalry reaches historic milestone
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA-AUBURN— When looking at Auburn High School and Opelika High School, the two schools seemed destined to...
Providing care for OHS, AHS athletes for 45 years
The Orthopaedic Clinic: Keeping Opelika-Auburn sports rivalry healthy BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — The roar of the crowd, the...
Eddie Smith to be the next Mayor of Opelika
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika’s Municipal Election was held Tuesday, Aug. 26.The following results are still unofficial and will be...
Sheriff’s Office, OPD offer fingerprinting services
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Most people do not think about fingerprinting services – until the need arises. Whether it is for...