CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Revenue Commissioner’s Office has been honored with the Outstanding County Award for 2025 by...
Revenue Commissioner’s office receives Outstanding County Award
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Remembering victims, honoring heroes of 9/11
Tunnels to Towers traveling exhibit on display at Southern Union CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget...
A community shaken by news of murder at Kiesel Park in Auburn
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER AUBURN — The community expressed shock as news of a the murder of retired Auburn University professor Dr. Julie...
Liberty Mobile Vet makes house calls for pet care
BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Founded in 2022 by Dr. Rachel Kring, Liberty Mobile Veterinary Services provides Auburn-Opelika and...
Baking the world a better place
Gigi’s Cupcakes in Opelika provides cakes to local foster children BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Patrick and Jennifer Cooper have been...
Local author publishes debut children’s book
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Regis Blalock became a first-time chicken owner over a year ago. Little did she know, the...
Letter to the Community
. OPINION — In the last four days, three major criminal acts have taken place in Lee County. Families have been devastated and our prayers are for...
Tigers claim 100th rivalry game
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a nearly perfect setting for the 100th football game between Auburn High School (2-1, 1-0) and...
Opelika Fire Department hosts monthly firefighter ability test
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Whether climbing stairs, dragging hoses or navigating enclosed spaces, the Opelika Fire Department is...