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Roasted and toasted for a cause; Anders feels the burn

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Auburn Mayor Ron Anders demonstrated his good nature by being the target of a community roast event on July 27 to benefit Greater Peace’s Community Development Corporation.Roasting Anders at the event, held at Greater Peace...

Opelika Main Street begins hunt for new executive director

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET The search for a new executive director for Opelika Main Street has begun.Finding the right person can be like looking for a magical elf given the varied skill set required to succeed as the executive director. It is a multifaceted...

Solid waste disposal hot topic at Lee County Commission

BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Prior to the official start of Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting, there was a time for public comments.Lee County resident Lance Farrar addressed the commission regarding a records request that he made one...

100th Birthday

Lillian Dalton Miller of Auburn, pictured seated at the top of the stairs, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 10 with an old-fashioned picnic (indoors because of the heat and rain) at her daughter’s house in Opelika. The party was attended by family from far and...

OMS history teacher wins fourth weight lifting national championship

OMS history teacher wins fourth weight lifting national championship

Apr 19, 2024

Opelika Middle School history teacher Justin Devereux won his fourth National Championship Title at the 2024 USA Masters National Weightlifting...

Wilmore Park to receive $10 million in upgrades

Wilmore Park to receive $10 million in upgrades

Apr 18, 2024

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lake Wilmore Park will receive more than $10 million in upgrades after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday...

Opelika City Council votes against I-1 zoning

Opelika City Council votes against I-1 zoning

Apr 18, 2024

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted against an ordinance that would have changed the zoning of...

Observing the eclipse

Observing the eclipse

Apr 10, 2024

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Community members gathered throughout the area to view the solar eclipe that occured April 8. While Lee County was not in the...

Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award

Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award

Apr 10, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has received a Heart Safe Environment award from Cardiac Solutions.Two and a half...

Bessie Coleman featured at Opelika library’s story hour

Bessie Coleman featured at Opelika library’s story hour

Apr 10, 2024

Life of first Black female aviator told by niece BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Public Library (OPL) recently hosted a story...

‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

Apr 10, 2024

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers...

Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley

Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley

Apr 10, 2024

Gregory Michael Markley, a beloved husband, son and brother, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 67. A funeral service was held in the...

Mayor notes growth in State of the City address

Mayor notes growth in State of the City address

Apr 4, 2024

Pictured above left, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered the annual State of the City address to a packed house. In the center photo are, from left,...

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