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O Grows to host Strawberry Block Party

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Inviting the community to join in a sweet day of strawberries, O Grows is holding a Strawberry Block Party on Saturday, May 2, from 3 to 8 p.m. at 706 1st Ave. in downtown Opelika.O Grows Farmers Market Manager Antonio Martinez...

Women’s Hope Gala raises money to continue mission

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER On April 27, the 2026 Restoring Hope Gala will be held at the Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center at 6 p.m. with proceeds going to the Women’s Medical Clinic.Attendees can expect to hear from Rebekah Hagan, a...

Lee County Sheriff’s deputy hospitalized after shooting

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — A Lee County Sherrif’s deputy is in stable condition following a shooting near Loachapoka. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed the deputy is being transferred to UAB via helicopter for further evaluation by a...

Worthy2 spreads hope for those trafficked

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy2 is working to reach and help vulnerable women through a new flier outreach initiative.“Worthy2 is an advocacy organization for adult and minor females who have been exploited through commercial sex, or what most people...
Lee County supports child advocacy

Lee County supports child advocacy

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission on March 30 declared April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month,...

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