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Four War Memorial honors Lee Countians who lost their lives

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Just outside the front entrance of the T. K. Davis Justice Center in Opelika stands a war memorial that many people may not know exists. It contains the names of every Lee County resident who lost their life while serving in...

Fire guts downtown office

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA – A fire broke out overnight in the building located at 13 N. 8th St. in downtown Opelika. The building housed the corporate offices of Stone Martin Builders. Opelika Fire Department firefighters were...

Cheers on the Corner Returns

The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association will host the 8th annual Cheers on the Corner event July 26, in downtown Auburn. This event has been a sell-out in previous years, and early tickets purchases are encouraged. Attendees will receive a souvenir wine glass and...

Daewon America to make $46.2 million investment in Opelika

Expansion will create 100+ local jobs CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Daewon America Inc. announced a $46.2 million investment in Opelika. The company is planning a building expansion and new manufacturing equipment to be installed in the Opelika facility,...
Addie turns 102

Addie turns 102

Addie Green Abercrombie celebrated her 102nd birthday on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Family and friends gathered to celebrate her special day with a...

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‘Cheese Curd’ update

‘Cheese Curd’ update

Crisis strikes on episode 4: Where's the meat? BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — On this week’s episode of MasterChef Junior,...

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