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Two new rental opportunities at Spring Villa Park
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika Parks and Recreation Department is expanding its event offerings at Spring Villa...
Auburn Council approves second hemp ordinance
By Daniel Schmidt AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on May 19 approved a zoning ordinance amendment that formally carves out where the city's newly...
A NEW LAWMAN TO RIDE INTO SHERIFF’S OFFICE
BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Former Lee County Sheriff’s deputy Cam Hunt narrowly defeated 27-year incumbent Jay Jones in the Republican primary...
A life of service: remembering Major John “Alex” Klinner
BY THE FAMILY OF MAJOR JOHN “ALEX” KLINNER On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our...
Dreams come true at Shoofly Farms
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Expanding to more than weekend visitors, Shoofly Farms is now a place for couples to enjoy their wedding...
Olympic gold medalist and 15-time All-American Tyler McGill returns to Auburn Swim & Dive Staff
Thomas Hoffman, Assistant Director of Communications | Auburn Athletics Department AUBURN – Fifteen-time All-American, Olympic Gold Medalist...
Lee County honors fallen officers with memorial ceremony
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Law enforcement officers, community members and family members gathered on Friday, May 15, at the Opelika Public Library...
Fifty years at the bench: The quiet faithfulness of William Johnson
OPINION — “Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp… let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” (Psalm 150:3, 6)Before it...