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Probate judge gavel passed from Bill English to Jere Colley

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Monday night was Lee County Probate Judge Bill English’s last Lee County Commission meeting.English has been serving for 24 years, having taken office in 2001. Newly-elected Probate Judge Jere Colley is stepping into the...

The Taylor now open in downtown Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY AREY GROUP OPELIKA — AREY Group, a leading real estate development and management firm, is thrilled to announce the opening of The Taylor, a 198-unit premier residential community located in the heart of downtown Opelika. This milestone marks an...

Project underway to build new greenhouse for The Curtis House

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The 20 Under 40 Class of 2025 is partnering with The Curtis House, a local non-profit dedicated to providing resources and support that help families transition from poverty to productivity.This year, the 20 Under 40 Class is...

Fire destroys historic home in Opelika

A fire started in the 135-year-old Butler-Canon House before 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 8. The structure is expected to be declared a total loss because of the extensive damage caused by the blaze and the efforts to extinguish it. PHOTOS BY STEVEN STIEFEL | FOR THE OBSERVER...
Mr. Gatti’s Moves Forward

Mr. Gatti’s Moves Forward

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It appears that Mr. Gatti’s is still on its way to Opelika — at least, according to the...

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Ready, Set, Go Have Fun!

Ready, Set, Go Have Fun!

BY MICHELLE KEYAND KATIE KINGSTON OPELIKA — The sun is shining, schools are out for the summer and the children are clamoring for things to do. One...

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