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Opelika to host second annual Freedom Fest honoring vets

BY ROB DAVISTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the second year in a row, the city of Opelika will host Freedom Fest, a weekend celebration honoring the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the nation.The festival begins Friday, Nov. 7, with a 7 p.m. concert and...

Deputies save life of 16-year-old in structure fire

LEE COUNTY – On Oct. 13, at approximately 4:09 p.m. CDT, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a structure fire on Lee Road 41 in the Beauregard community in Lee County. The caller advised that they briefly left the room to use the...

Opelika Main Street Hero continues family legacy of volunteering

By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — Earlier this fall, Opelika Main Street held its Main Street Awards and awarded Shree Summerlin with the Main Street Hero Award.“Over the years, I have proven my commitment to Opelika Main Street by being consistent and...

Veteran Spotlight

Discovering a World War II hero: PFC Maryland J. Golden BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While the family of Pfc. Maryland J. Golden knew their father had served in World War II and suffered serious injuries, they didn’t realize the depth of his service until...
PBM reform passes state senate

PBM reform passes state senate

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — Senate Bill 252 known as the “Community Pharmacy Relief Act” was passed unanimously in a 32-0 vote...

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