BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Opelika held a Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace on Jan. 29. Many prayed, read...
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Opelika mourns loss of two WWII heroes in one week
Opelika is mourning the loss of two of its beloved World War II veterans this past week. Walter Dorsey, age 98, passed away on Jan. 25 and Orrin...
Opelika to hold public hearing on proposed planning moratorium Feb. 3
Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more OPELIKA -The Opelika City Council will consider a proposed one-yearPlanning...
A lasting legacy: Gary Fuller honored at Southern Union
BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller...
Protest held in response to Minneapolis killing
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Locals gathered for a protest on Toomer’s Corner the night of Jan. 25, responding to the death of 37-year-old...
KLM Tasty Donuts opens in Opelika
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Spreading the joy of sweet treats through opening KLM Tasty Donuts in Opelika, Owner and Operator Gigi Chhim...
Suspicious fires close two Opelika day care facilities
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Less than six days after a fire damaged one Opelika child care center, the Opelika Fire Department was called to a...
Auburn Police Chief Anderson retires, Harris appointed
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Cedric Anderson, Auburn’s chief of police since 2020, will retire at the end of January after 34-years in...
Dream Day Foundation marks 27th annual MLK celebration
PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES THE OBSERVER Students, families and community members from Lee and Chambers counties gather Monday, Jan. 19, at...