BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Whether climbing stairs, dragging hoses or navigating enclosed spaces, the Opelika Fire Department is...
Opelika Fire Department hosts monthly firefighter ability test
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Supporting AU students with unexpected pregnancies
Baby Steps program improves graduation rates BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Baby Steps supports Auburn University students who are navigating...
Local rivalry reaches historic milestone
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA-AUBURN— When looking at Auburn High School and Opelika High School, the two schools seemed destined to...
Providing care for OHS, AHS athletes for 45 years
The Orthopaedic Clinic: Keeping Opelika-Auburn sports rivalry healthy BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — The roar of the crowd, the...
Eddie Smith to be the next Mayor of Opelika
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika’s Municipal Election was held Tuesday, Aug. 26.The following results are still unofficial and will be...
Sheriff’s Office, OPD offer fingerprinting services
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Most people do not think about fingerprinting services – until the need arises. Whether it is for...
Lee-Scott freshman becomes published book author
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee-Scott Academy Freshman Ella Grace Garner recently published her book “Emery Baron,” which she started...
Unplugged: New law’s impact on Alabama children
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — For years, the cell phone has been an extension of the modern teenager, a constant connection to...
Greater Peace Community Development Corporation Announces Premiere of Educational Short Film on Land Ownership and Agriculture
The Greater Peace Community Development Corporation (GPCDC) is proud to announce the premiere of its first educational short film, created in...