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Gov. Ivey visits community vaccine clinic to applaud effort

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was welcomed to EAMC’s vaccination clinic Tuesday to tour the operation and witness Auburn University students receive their COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine clinic is a partnership between...

Local NAACP branch wants citizen input on Carver-Jeter Plan

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Carver-Jeter Revitalization Plan from the city of Opelika has been revamped. The plan has been in the works since 2014 when it was first created, but there has been no updates since — until March. “We want...

Tuition will not increase for students at Auburn — housing rates will

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn University Board of Trustees announced on Friday morning that there will be no tuition increase to students in the fall of 2021. Tuition for in-state residents at Auburn University will be maintained at...

Auburn CityFest celebrating 20 years

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn CityFest is celebrating its 20th year — and returning to its roots — an arts and crafts festival. Ann Bergman, coordinator for CityFest, said that the goal is to keep CityFest this year true to what it was created to...

State Rep. Jeremy Gray talks about mental health, prison reform at town hall meeting

State Rep. Jeremy Gray talks about mental health, prison reform at town hall meeting

Feb 5, 2020

By Will Fairless For the Opelika Observer Last Thursday in the Greater Peace Family Life Center in Opelika, State Rep. Jeremy Gray held a...

Alabama Extension partners to promote ‘Census 2020’

Alabama Extension partners to promote ‘Census 2020’

Feb 5, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer By Katie Nichols A partnership between the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Department of...

Rep. Mike Rogers issues statement on the Iranian Appeasement Resolutions

Rep. Mike Rogers issues statement on the Iranian Appeasement Resolutions

Feb 5, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Homeland Security Committee ranking member, released the following statement last...

Opelika Police Department investigating armed car theft and assault; witness comes to victims aid

Opelika Police Department investigating armed car theft and assault; witness comes to victims aid

Feb 5, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer A robbery occurred at approximately 9:55 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the Marathan Gas Station, located at 1001 Columbus...

Bradley Byrne expresses confidence in Senate primary, discusses issues

Bradley Byrne expresses confidence in Senate primary, discusses issues

Feb 5, 2020

By Will Fairless For the Opelika Observer Congressman Bradley Byrne visited with Opelika Observer staff last week to discuss the 2020 senate race...

Earth Fare to close all storefronts, including Auburn location

Earth Fare to close all storefronts, including Auburn location

Feb 4, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer Earth Fare, am authentic specialty natural and organic grocery store and full-service supermarket, announced earlier...

Providence Baptist Church pastor Rusty Sowell presented with FBI’s ‘Director’s Community Leadership Award’ Friday

Providence Baptist Church pastor Rusty Sowell presented with FBI’s ‘Director’s Community Leadership Award’ Friday

Jan 31, 2020

By Morgan BryceEditor Pastor Rusty Sowell of Providence Baptist Church was recognized with an FBI "Director's Community Leadership Award" Friday...

New Asian fusion, sushi restaurant ‘Takoyaki’ coming to Opelika in March

New Asian fusion, sushi restaurant ‘Takoyaki’ coming to Opelika in March

Jan 30, 2020

By Natalie Anderson Staff Reporter Takoyaki, a restaurant that will feature a full sushi bar and hibachi dining options, is projected to open in...

Empty Bowls event to be held Saturday at Opelika Recreation Department

Empty Bowls event to be held Saturday at Opelika Recreation Department

Jan 30, 2020

By Ann Cipperly Every night people of all ages go to bed hungry in Lee County. This Saturday, Feb. 1, everyone in the community can help provide...

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