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Opelika Book Festival offers chance to meet authors | Event to feature author stage, book fair, writer workshops and keynote address

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in the festival will be a Local Author Fair, The Author Stage presented by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers, writing workshops...

Opelika Chamber welcomes three new team members

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce introduced three new professionals joining its team, each bringing unique expertise to further the Chamber’s mission of strengthening the community as the champion of business.“We are truly...

OCS Board recognizes 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — At its regular board meeting on Jan. 28, the Opelika City Schools Board of Education recognized 2024-25 Teachers of the Year. Each honoree was joined by their school principal, who shared the dedication and impact these educators are...

Sara Kate Speakman wins fitness scholarship, Spirit Award at state DYW pageant

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Sara Kate Speakman, a senior at Lee-Scott Academy and the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County, competed against 43 other participants at the state program. The Distinguished Young Women of Alabama competition was...
Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 2

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 2

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —Stadium lights across the county were fully lit last Friday night as the majority of local...

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Lonely Hearts Club at LCHS

Lonely Hearts Club at LCHS

CONTRIBUTED BY LCHSBY AUDREY SALAZAR LEE COUNTY —At the Lee County Humane Society, we are committed to providing the best possible care to our furry...

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