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Opelika names Environmental Services director

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced the appointment of Jasen Spoon as the new director of Opelika Environmental Services (OES).“We are thrilled to have Jasen join our team,” said Mayor Gary Fuller. “With a background in Public Works and...

Downtown Opelika’s Envy Salon celebrates 16th year

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As one of the longest operating businesses in downtown Opelika, Envy Salon on Railroad Avenue is celebrating its 16th year. Over the years, owner Holly Surrency has received awards for expert hair styling and colorings,...

They’re Back!

Local farmer's markets announce plans for summer Auburn's City Market open starting May 18 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — City Market, Auburn Parks and Recreation’s weekly farmer’s market, will return for the summer beginning May 18. The market will be held each...

Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after Thomas Kidd Davis III. as the “Thomas Kidd Davis III Memorial Bridge.” Davis and several members of his family were in...

Unite movement scorching across SEC schools after sparking in Auburn

Unite movement scorching across SEC schools after sparking in Auburn

Apr 19, 2024

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– It’s been over seven months since the Unite movement began in Auburn, and the Christian revival that it...

OMS history teacher wins fourth weight lifting national championship

OMS history teacher wins fourth weight lifting national championship

Apr 19, 2024

Opelika Middle School history teacher Justin Devereux won his fourth National Championship Title at the 2024 USA Masters National Weightlifting...

Wilmore Park to receive $10 million in upgrades

Wilmore Park to receive $10 million in upgrades

Apr 18, 2024

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lake Wilmore Park will receive more than $10 million in upgrades after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday...

Opelika City Council votes against I-1 zoning

Opelika City Council votes against I-1 zoning

Apr 18, 2024

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted against an ordinance that would have changed the zoning of...

Observing the eclipse

Observing the eclipse

Apr 10, 2024

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Community members gathered throughout the area to view the solar eclipe that occured April 8. While Lee County was not in the...

Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award

Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award

Apr 10, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has received a Heart Safe Environment award from Cardiac Solutions.Two and a half...

Bessie Coleman featured at Opelika library’s story hour

Bessie Coleman featured at Opelika library’s story hour

Apr 10, 2024

Life of first Black female aviator told by niece BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Public Library (OPL) recently hosted a story...

‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

Apr 10, 2024

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers...

Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley

Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley

Apr 10, 2024

Gregory Michael Markley, a beloved husband, son and brother, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 67. A funeral service was held in the...

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