BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered his final State of the City address Feb. 19 before a large crowd at The...
Fuller delivers his final State of the City address
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Historic marker placed at former Darden High
BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 21, the city of Opelika unveiled a new historic marker for the former J.W. Darden High School at...
Board approves sports facility for Smiths Station
Multipurpose covered athletic complex comes in under budget at $5.9 million BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of...
J.W. Darden High site to get historic marker
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA— The City of Opelika invites the community to the unveiling of the J.W. Darden High School Historic Marker on...
Opelika Main Street awards small business grants
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street announces implementation of AL Spark, an exciting Main Street Alabama initiative...
Crown Trophy engraves love into gifts and keepsakes
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — After 25 years in business, Crown Trophy in Auburn is under new ownership. Michael and Camila Tonks...
Turn ‘n’ Burn food truck offers elevated street food
BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Best Friends Adam Stiff and Dickie Johnson are bringing a new food truck to the Auburn-Opelika...
Argentine Tango Club offers fun, fitness, fellowship
BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA —For some, tango is just a dance. For others, it’s a way to communicate. That’s where Auburn’s...
Opelika woman enjoys repurposing quilts into useful items
BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Leigh Ann Parker of Opelika recycles old quilts and gives them new life. Her passion for...
