James Douglas “Doug” Vaughan, seated center, celebrated his 100th birthday with his family on Jan. 5. Born in 1925 in Opelika, he attended school in...
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AU STUDENT NAMED MISS AMERICA 2025
Vestavia native Abbie Stockard crowned Jan. 5 in Orlando Abbie Stockard, an Auburn University student majoring in nursing, was crowned as Miss...
Opelika gains new retreat opportunity for caregivers
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For many parents, raising children with special needs can be a struggle, especially when it comes to...
New Year brings new business
Auburn welcomes ALDI, Smalls Sliders to town BY ANITA STIEFEL | EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — BYO bags, and don’t forget to bring a...
Auburn family welcomes quadruplets home from NICU
Pictured above left, Lavarius and Becca Bryant pose at Christmas with all seven of their children. Pictured above right, Becca Bryant has her hands...
Opelika native Gavin King named principal at Beasley Allen law firm
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Beasley Allen Law Firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin King as Principal.King has been an...
Local and chain businesses announce they are closing
The Firing Pin Shooting Sports is closing at the end January. The Firing Pin Opelika, a retail store, will open in early February.
Skeletal remains found in Opelika
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Dec. 28, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Opelika Police responded to 2600 Block of Northpark...
Worthy2 — Second chances where they’re needed most
BY ALEXANDER GALLOWAYFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Human trafficking can and does occur everywhere, even in Alabama communities, and the trauma...