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Mr. and Miss OHS are ready to represent Opelika

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School named the 2026 Mr. OHS, Titus Elliott, and Miss OHS, Blakely Parrish, a March 1 competition. Mr. and Miss OHS competed for the title during their junior year and represent the school during their senior year...

Auburn brings home a national championship

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn University’s wheelchair basketball team captured its first national championship victory Saturday, a milestone more than a decade in the making.Since the program’s inception in 2015, head coach Robb Taylor has built the...

Auburn council approves Chamber building funding

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is receiving a major infusion of city cash to support a new multi-million dollar facility.During its April 7 meeting, the Auburn City Council unanimously approved a $400,000 agreement with the...

Opelika Council approves license for hemp store

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted to approve a specialty license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC during Tuesday night’s meeting after tabling the request on March 17, following a divided discussion over zoning, fairness and community...

Numerous holiday events make Opelika a Christmas Destination

Numerous holiday events make Opelika a Christmas Destination

Dec 9, 2025

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — With its historic neighborhoods glowing, downtown buzzing and long-standing traditions returning in full force,...

Maria Jewelers holds second annual First Responders Appreciation Sale

Maria Jewelers holds second annual First Responders Appreciation Sale

Dec 9, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Maria Jewelers is holding its second annual First Responders Weekend Appreciation Sale from Dec. 12-13 and...

Six shows, one big milestone

Six shows, one big milestone

Dec 9, 2025

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a...

OPD Chief announces intent to retire in 2026

Dec 8, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA After 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Opelika, Police Chief Shane Healey has announced he will...

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Dec 2, 2025

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As a kickoff for the upcoming Empty Bowls event, the Rocky Brook Potters are holding 12 Days of Christmas...

Auburn introduces Golesh as 33rd head football coach

Auburn introduces Golesh as 33rd head football coach

Dec 2, 2025

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Before Alex Golesh walked into Jordan-Hare Stadium to be named Auburn University’s 33rd head football coach,...

AU hoping for a fresh start with Alex Golesh

AU hoping for a fresh start with Alex Golesh

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURNUNIVERSITY AUBURN — Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn...

Commission recognizes students

Commission recognizes students

Dec 2, 2025

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Several Smiths Station High School students were recently recognized for outstanding achievements across...

Three Sixty welcomes The Dwell Team

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THREE SIXTY REAL ESTATE AUBURN — Three Sixty Real Estate is pleased to welcome realtors Lana McCurdy and Adrien Helms to its East...

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