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Community Market of East Alabama

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER AUBURN — Community leaders and faith representatives gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6, to dedicate the new Community Market of East Alabama facility, celebrating years of volunteer service and expanded capacity to feed families in Lee County....

IRS announces 2026 filing season; online tools, resources help with tax filing

CONTRIBUTED BY IRS MEDIA RELATIONS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, Jan. 26, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact...

A hometown son returns

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — When Jonathan Chandler received the call, he had to pray over what would be a tough decision. He had taken the head football coaching job at Montgomery Catholic less than a year ago, and his young family loved the community...

Opelika Council seeks legal counsel on variance issued in 80s

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — During Opelika City Council’s meeting on Tuesday night, the council approved a resolution authorizing an engagement letter with Gordon, Dana & Gilmore LLC for professional services related to a variance or nonconforming use for...

Auburn Opelika Habitat dedicates House No. 78

Auburn Opelika Habitat dedicates House No. 78

Aug 19, 2025

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — On Aug. 15, Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity held a service of dedication and blessing for its 78th...

Make feet happy with in-home foot care services

Make feet happy with in-home foot care services

Aug 19, 2025

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For those with limited mobility, a simple trip to the salon for a haircut or a manicure is more than an...

2025 Football Preview

2025 Football Preview

Aug 19, 2025

Auburn - https://opelikaobserver.com/2025/08/20/finally-football-auburn-high/ Opelika -...

Latest buzz: Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee is back

Latest buzz: Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee is back

Aug 19, 2025

BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — After a five-year hiatus, the Lee County Literacy Coalition is bringing back “The Great Grown-Up...

American Deli opens new location on South College

American Deli opens new location on South College

Aug 19, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — There’s a new face in Auburn’s South College Street restaurant community — an American Deli recently opened,...

‘Conversations with the Candidates’ event held Tuesday night

‘Conversations with the Candidates’ event held Tuesday night

Aug 13, 2025

BY SAM VISE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of East Alabama, hosted a "Conversations...

Lee and Chambers Counties go back to school

Lee and Chambers Counties go back to school

Aug 12, 2025

Eye on Grace Foundation offers support, community

Eye on Grace Foundation offers support, community

Aug 12, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — After being diagnosed with ocular melanoma, Ashley McCrary was inspired to help others, so she founded...

Volleyball- Southern Christian vs Tuscaloosa

Aug 5, 2025

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