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Board approves sports facility for Smiths Station

Multipurpose covered athletic complex comes in under budget at $5.9 million BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education recently approved a $5.9 million multipurpose covered athletic complex at Smiths Station High School.The Board...

J.W. Darden High site to get historic marker

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA— The City of Opelika invites the community to the unveiling of the J.W. Darden High School Historic Marker on Friday, Feb. 21.Darden High School was founded in 1951, named by the school board in honor of J.W. Darden, Lee County’s...

Opelika Main Street awards small business grants

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street announces implementation of AL Spark, an exciting Main Street Alabama initiative supported by the Small Business Administration.AL Spark is designed to energize emerging and growing businesses in...

Crown Trophy engraves love into gifts and keepsakes

BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — After 25 years in business, Crown Trophy in Auburn is under new ownership. Michael and Camila Tonks purchased the trophy and engraving store in November 2024 from the original owner, Kris Kirk.The Tonks moved to Auburn from...
Foundry Fosters Renewal, Revival

Foundry Fosters Renewal, Revival

BY AUDREY KENT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA  — Foundry, a new United Methodist church in Opelika, held its first service Sunday, Aug. 27. The...

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A Day at Fox Run School

A Day at Fox Run School

BY AUDREY KENT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools (OCS) Board of Education heard from Fox Run School’s principal during its...

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