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No More Shacks Campaign Sheds Light on Substandard Housing
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Trinity Christian School Launches “Feed The Need” Campaign
BY JEREMY WALDENFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —In an inspiring and heartfelt endeavor aimed at making a significant impact on the lives of Bangladeshi...
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BY ANN CIPPERLY /FOR THE OBSERVER Situated at the end of a long driveway, the classic southern home of Kathryn and Bryan Blackburn sits stately...
Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 7
BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —High school football is nearing the end of its regular play followed by regional games that are still...
James Owens Foundation Community Service Award
BY TUCKER MASSEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN -Since 2017, the James Owens Foundation has sought out members of the Auburn-Opelika community who had...
A 50-Year Rivalry and Friendship
BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —It was 50 years ago today;The first varsity football game between Lee Academy and Scott Preparatory...
Beat Bama Food Drive
CONTRIBUTED BY THE FOOD BANK OF EAST ALABAMA ALABAMA —Another "food fight" is underway as the annual Beat ‘Bama Food Drive kicked off on Sept. 29....
The Business of Saving Men, Women, Familes
BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM PHOTOS BY EDWARD SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —Harvest Evangelism, home of His Place and Hosanna...
Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 6
BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —Week six of high school football wrapped up lastweek. Glenwood and Loachapoka remain undefeated going...