Early Tuesday afternoon, all Lee County roads were declared impassable. Pictured above, the fountain at Opelika’s Courthouse Square was frozen over...
Winter storm blankets Lee County in snow
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Brother Chette: A legacy of love, redemption and service to Auburn
BY PERRY O. HOOPER OPINION — A public memorial service for Rev. Chette Williams will be held at the Neville Arena on the Auburn University campus...
Probate judge gavel passed from Bill English to Jere Colley
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Monday night was Lee County Probate Judge Bill English’s last Lee County Commission meeting.English...
The Taylor now open in downtown Opelika
CONTRIBUTED BY AREY GROUP OPELIKA — AREY Group, a leading real estate development and management firm, is thrilled to announce the opening of The...
Project underway to build new greenhouse for The Curtis House
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The 20 Under 40 Class of 2025 is partnering with The Curtis House, a local non-profit dedicated to...
Fire destroys historic home in Opelika
A fire started in the 135-year-old Butler-Canon House before 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 8. The structure is expected to be declared a total loss because of...
Woman arrested for aggravated cruelty to animals
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN Auburn - On Jan. 14, 2025, Auburn Police arrested Taylor Michelle Colbert, age 18, from Auburn, Alabama, on a felony...
Youngsters sworn in as Sheriff for the Day
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office hosted three young men and their guests at this year’s Sheriff for the Day. Sheriff Jay Jones swore-in the guest...
A spirit that is not afraid: The story of Auburn’s Marianne Jackson – part 3
BY SAM HENDRIX,AUBURN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Seventy-five years ago this January, Auburn resident Marianne Jackson Cashatt (1933-2011) was on top of...