CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Last week, the city of Opelika announced the appointment of Mark Ennis, P.E., as director of Opelika...
Mark Ennis returns as director of OPS
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New Alabama laws now in effect across the state
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER ALABAMA — A number of new Alabama laws took effect Oct. 1, bringing changes involving animal care, criminal...
Community backs Down syndrome-inspired film
BY PRESTON SPARKS AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — A film about believing in the potential of those with differing abilities has found the perfect...
AU Inaugural Top Dog competition showcases Auburn-trained canines and handlers
BY GATOR KINCAID FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — From busy airports to crowded stadiums, national security and public safety are often reinforced by...
On the Tracks returns with wine, art, downtown experiences
Opelika Main Street event on Oct. 9 will feature 19 stops, live music, light bites and new partnership with East Alabama Arts BY MICHELLE...
Opelika veterans find honor, closure on Wiregrass Honor Flight
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — For Vietnam veteran Wilbert D. Payne Jr., a recent Wiregrass Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., was about far...
Come home to The Plains
SisterSally5, a retired Auburn University Dog from Auburn University’s Canine Performance Sciences program, served as grand marshal of the 2026...
Auburn-Opelika Tourism’s Anthony Terling named Soul of The South finalist
CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM LEE COUNTY — Auburn-Opelika Tourism’s Anthony Terling, sports development director, has been named a...
Think Pink marks 22 years of support, celebration
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — What began as a walk and fundraiser has grown into a communitywide celebration of survivors, families and those...