PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Community members gathered throughout the area to view the solar eclipe that occured April 8. While Lee County was not in the...
Observing the eclipse
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Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has received a Heart Safe Environment award from Cardiac Solutions.Two and a half...
Bessie Coleman featured at Opelika library’s story hour
Life of first Black female aviator told by niece BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Public Library (OPL) recently hosted a story...
‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers...
Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley
Gregory Michael Markley, a beloved husband, son and brother, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 67. A funeral service was held in the...
Mayor notes growth in State of the City address
Pictured above left, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered the annual State of the City address to a packed house. In the center photo are, from left,...
Addie turns 102
Addie Green Abercrombie celebrated her 102nd birthday on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Family and friends gathered to celebrate her special day with a...
Mobile vet clinic serves local pets and families
BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Dr. Rachel Kring brings accessible veterinary services to the community through her clinic...
Local pharmacists respond to Alabama House Bill 238
BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Small independent pharmacies across Alabama have been facing a continuing challenge to offset losses...