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Hanwha invests in U.S. production of K9 Mobile Howitzer in Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Hanwha Defense USA announced today that it is establishing a site in Opelika, that will serve as the U.S. integration and test facility for Hanwha’s family of K9 Mobile Howitzers.Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) signed a...
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O Grows Farmers’ Market returns

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Support local farmers and enjoy in-season produce, the O Grows Farmers’ Market is opening Tuesdays, May 19 through Aug. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. The market is located at the Opelika Courthouse Square, 215 N. 8th St. in Opelika.“We...
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LCSO ceremony honors employees

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff's Office honored 16 employees and presented one community recognition award during a ceremony on Friday, May 1.In a rare public awards event intended to honor his law enforcement officers, Sheriff...
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OPD exhumes 1990 homicide victim for advanced DNA testing

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA, AL — On Tuesday, May 5, the Opelika Police Department, in coordination with forensic experts, exhumed the remains of an unidentified homicide victim from Evergreen Cemetery. The exhumation is part of a renewed effort...
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Lee County supports child advocacy

Lee County supports child advocacy

Mar 31, 2026

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission on March 30 declared April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month,...

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