CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County for the Class of 2025 was named on June 29, at the...
Sara Kate Speakman wins DYW of Lee County
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2024 Summer Guest Chef Series continues
CONTRIBUTED BY1856 — CULINARY RESIDENCE AUBURN — 1856 — Culinary Residence will host the second event in its Summer Guest Chef Series lineup,...
CARE Humane Society desperately needs the community’s help to save lives
BY ABBEY CRANK CARE Humane Society’s current overpopulation crisis requires rapid and efficient support from the Auburn-Opelika community to save...
OHS hires new track coach
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CITY SCHOOLS OPELIKA - Randy Gillon has been named the new head boys track coach at Opelika High School. “We are incredibly...
The Observer earns top honors from Press Association
Key Media wins 15 first place awards, including third straight for General Excellence BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The...
Opelika Council honors teen who competed in national championship
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHEREDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — During Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting, the council members and Mayor...
Mia the therapy dog brightens spirits at Spencer Cancer Center
BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Each Wednesday morning, two special guests arrive at Opelika’s Spencer Cancer Center. Doris Battisti and...
The Tree
The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak...
8U All Stars team to represent Phenix City in World Series
BY NOAH GRIFFITH | FOR THE OBSERVER The Phenix City West 8U All-Stars are one of three teams representing Alabama at the USSA Rec All-Star World...