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League of Women Voters holds advocacy screening

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The East Alabama League of Women Voters invited the Coal Ash Action Group to BOXCAR on March 16 to watch a screening of “Sallie’s Ashes” and answer questions from viewers.Sallie’s Ashes is a documentary short that shows the...

Opelika celebrates new Miracle League ‘field of dreams’

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Who’s ready to play ball?Miracle League of East Alabama players certainly are after the opening of an upgraded Billy Hitchcock Field at Opelika’s West Ridge Park on March 21.During a sunny, comfortably warm dedication ceremony...

Auburn council approves sweeping hemp ordinance

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Regulations governing the sale, possession and consumption of hemp products are now on the books after the Auburn City Council on March 17 approved a new city ordinance.That 8-1 vote, which saw Ward 5 Council Member Sonny Moreman...

Opelika Chamber President & CEO Ali Rauch Appointed to Business Council of Alabama Board of Directors

OPELIKA, AL, [March 17, 2026] -The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that President and CEO Ali Rauch has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), the state’s largest business association and a...

AU Vet researcher recognized for Dachshund study

Nov 18, 2025

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local canine health researcher and Auburn University professor Dr. Stacey Sullivan has been named one...

Smith continues tradition of annual Mayor’s prayer breakfast

Nov 11, 2025

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Community leaders from Opelika and Auburn gathered at First Baptist Church in Opelika on Nov. 4 to honor and...

Veteran Spotlight | Interviews with Medal of Honor recipients

Nov 11, 2025

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Medal of Honor recipients and World War II veterans kicked off Freedom Fest weekend by meeting with the media...