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LaFayette Historic Preservation Board approves signage

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The LaFayette Historic Preservation Board met on Tuesday of this past week to discuss and approve signage for a new pocket park, The Spot on the Square, that is currently under construction. Board Chairman Ed Yeargan called...

Consumable hemp business licenses put on pause in Opelika

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a resolution that authorizes imposing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of business licenses relating to consumable hemp products during Tuesday night’s city council meeing.Act No. 2025-385...

Alabama ONE announces opening of branch in Valley

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — Alabama ONE Credit Union recently announced the opening of its newest branch in Valley, furthering its mission to provide exceptional financial services to communities across the state. The new location, situated at 3202 20th...

Focusing on family, supporting local farmers

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Newman's Farm Supply supports local farmers, as well as those who hunt and fish, by providing affordable products with a family-friendly feel.“We pride ourselves on being a small business in a small town,” said Newman’s Farm...
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

OPELIKA'S EVENT The photos above are from the city of Opelika’s Memorial Day services, which featured invocation by Foundry Opelika Pastor Patrick...

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Bryson brings home the cheese!

Bryson brings home the cheese!

Local culinary prodigy wins MasterChef Jr. season nine BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Cheese Curd did it!Lee County’s own...

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