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Candlelight prayer vigil calls for peace

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Opelika held a Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace on Jan. 29. Many prayed, read poems and led songs to help attendees process feelings regarding current events. Candy Williams welcomed the audience...

Opelika mourns loss of two WWII heroes in one week

Opelika is mourning the loss of two of its beloved World War II veterans this past week. Walter Dorsey, age 98, passed away on Jan. 25 and Orrin "Boody" Brown, age 105, died Wednesday, Jan. 28. Obituaries and information on their funeral services are listed below....

Opelika to hold public hearing on proposed planning moratorium Feb. 3

Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more OPELIKA -The Opelika City Council will consider a proposed one-yearPlanning moratorium at its Feb. 3, meeting as part of a proactiveeffort to evaluate the city’s rapid residential growth and ensure...

A lasting legacy: Gary Fuller honored at Southern Union

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime Opelika leader and businessman Gary Fuller.A native of Dadeville,...

Stinson Breads receives the Alabama Retail Association Gee Award

Stinson Breads receives the Alabama Retail Association Gee Award

Oct 28, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Oct. 23, the Alabama Retail Association awarded the owners of Stinson Breads, Matthew and Anna...

‘The honor of a lifetime:’ Fuller bids farewell – 21 years of service

‘The honor of a lifetime:’ Fuller bids farewell – 21 years of service

Oct 28, 2025

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — After 21 years in office, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered his final address during Tuesday night’s City...

Opelika votes against amending B&B rules

Opelika votes against amending B&B rules

Oct 21, 2025

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council rejected two proposed amendments to the city’s bed-and-breakfast ordinance Tuesday...

Groundbreaking held for healthcare high school

Groundbreaking held for healthcare high school

Oct 21, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA – A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week on construction of the Alabama School of...

East Alabama School of Esthetics | Training program prepares students for beauty careers

East Alabama School of Esthetics | Training program prepares students for beauty careers

Oct 21, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The East Alabama School of Esthetics provides a space for local students to study skincare and beauty...

The Lee County Flea Market marks off space for community commerce

The Lee County Flea Market marks off space for community commerce

Oct 21, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Flea Market has created a space for community commerce for 40 years. A Lee County couple,...

Lee County Fair facilitates fun for 77 years

Lee County Fair facilitates fun for 77 years

Oct 21, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Fair concluded its 77th year of cotton candy, carnival games and competition on Oct. 3.“The...

Be a sweetie — feed the needy

Be a sweetie — feed the needy

Oct 21, 2025

Sign up for the 11th annual Homemade Sweet Treats: CandyLand of Giving edition BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Donate sweet treats...

Veteran Spotlight

Veteran Spotlight

Oct 21, 2025

Bringing hope to heroes through horses BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Over the course of two days, 48 Alabama Power team members volunteered...

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