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Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley

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 Chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home on April 6 and he was laid to rest April 10 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.Markley,...

Mayor notes growth in State of the City address

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, Anna Jones, Malisa Hanson and Rosasanna McGinnis, who represented the Opelika Public Library, which the Chamber named...

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 party on Sunday, March 17. Addie was born in Alexander City in 1922. She has spent the majority of her life living in and...

Mobile vet clinic serves local pets and families

BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Dr. Rachel Kring brings accessible veterinary services to the community through her clinic Liberty Mobile Veterinary Services. Her clinic can do anything a standalone clinic can do.“To get in touch with us we have...

Z&Z Cigar Co. now open on Ninth Street

Z&Z Cigar Co. now open on Ninth Street

Dec 24, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Z&Z Cigar Co., a cigar lounge, opened earlier this year at 108 S 9th St. The lounge opened in September in a...

Alabama Hospital Association thanks healthcare employees

Alabama Hospital Association thanks healthcare employees

Dec 24, 2020

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Anonymous donor does good through OPD

Anonymous donor does good through OPD

Dec 18, 2020

Opelika police officers handed out gift cards at various businesses around town. The gift cards were provided by an anonymous donor to the police...

Auburn middle schooler runner up in Miss United States Pre-Teen

Auburn middle schooler runner up in Miss United States Pre-Teen

Dec 18, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Michaela Sanford is in sixth grade and is already making a name for herself. The Drake Middle School...

Commission hears complaints

Commission hears complaints

Dec 18, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Lee County Commissioners heard an update, and complaints, during their meeting Monday night...

Forming The Eagles Foundation and serving Habitat for Humanity

Forming The Eagles Foundation and serving Habitat for Humanity

Dec 17, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Katie Basden works every day to ensure that members of the special-needs community have the resources...

Beulah quarry update: Creekwood applies for air permit from ADEM

Beulah quarry update: Creekwood applies for air permit from ADEM

Dec 17, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Creekwood Resources, LLC, has applied for an air permit from the Alabama Department of Environmental...

OTC to host Holiday Mini Camp

OTC to host Holiday Mini Camp

Dec 17, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika Theatre Company is hosting a holiday musical theatre mini-camp on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30. The...

OHS Wrestling has big week

OHS Wrestling has big week

Dec 17, 2020

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High Wrestling team hosted Pike Road and Russell County in the Mainstreet Gym inside OHS last week before...

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