BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika-based Dream Day Foundation is on the move, but the local nonprofit is not leaving town. It...
Dream Day finds new home at nonprofit center
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New director focuses on growth, community partnerships
BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — There’s a familiar face in charge now at the Boys & Girls Club in Opelika. Zach Seifert was named...
Smith outlines growth priorities in first State of the City address
Mayor highlights schools, development, public safety, infrastructure and the need to protect Opelika’s character BY MICHELLE KEY AND GATOR KINCAID...
Opelika residents weigh growth, density and neighborhood character
City’s first comprehensive zoning rewrite since 1991 is expected to be completed by April 2027 BY MICHELLE KEYPublisher OPELIKA — Opelika residents...
Governor Ivey Proclaims Will Roberts Day in Honor of His Bravery and Inspiration to be Strong, Keep Hope and Have Faith
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a proclamation in honor of William “Will” Roberts, son of ALEA SBI Captain Jason Roberts and...
WWAPLika to host Opelika’s Got Talent youth showcase
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Local youth will take the stage this weekend for “Opelika’s Got Talent,” a youth talent showcase presented by WWAPLika...
CKR Solar recognized as Alabama’s top residential solar contractor
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — CKR Solar & Storage has been recognized as the top residential solar contractor in Alabama in Solar Power...
South Arts announces 2026 State Fellows for Visual Arts
BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — Auburn-based visual artist Jeff Schmuki has been named the 2026 Alabama Fellow for Visual Arts through South Arts’...
Mixed-use development approved for south Auburn
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of rezonings for a dense new mixed-use development in...