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Black History Month at AU includes visit by prominent poet

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, author Claudia Rankine made her way to Auburn University for some reading events put on by Auburn University’s English Department. Rankine is an award winning author who currently resides in New York. She’s...

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...

Lee County Fires Up Cadillac

Lee County Fires Up Cadillac

Jul 27, 2023

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS/FOR THE OBSERVER The annual Taste of Lee County and Community Comedy Roast took place at Greater Peace Baptist Church,...

It Started with Sunflowers: Glory Be Farms

It Started with Sunflowers: Glory Be Farms

Jul 27, 2023

Glory Be Farms was started by Judy Van Dyke. BY LIVI WELCH FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Nestled on the border between the counties of Lee and...

Opelika Chamber Wins Top Award for Communications

Opelika Chamber Wins Top Award for Communications

Jul 19, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce has been named one of 12 Communications Award of Excellence...

Ambassadors of Change Hosting Back-to-School Bash

Ambassadors of Change Hosting Back-to-School Bash

Jul 19, 2023

BY ETHAN STAMPER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — More than 40 businesses, churches and organizations have banded together to host a Back-to-School Bash...

Freeze Takes Podium at SEC Media Days

Freeze Takes Podium at SEC Media Days

Jul 19, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM NASHVILLE, TENN — Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze admitted at SEC Media Days in Nashville...

Auburn City Council Develops Policies On Citizens’ Communications

Auburn City Council Develops Policies On Citizens’ Communications

Jul 19, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Following the regularly scheduled items at the Tuesday night Auburn City Council...

Opelika City Council Approves PUD for The Landing Entertainment District

Opelika City Council Approves PUD for The Landing Entertainment District

Jul 19, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Having been tabled for several weeks, the Opelika City Council voted Tuesday night to...

Hudson Resigns as Lee-Scott Head Coach

Hudson Resigns as Lee-Scott Head Coach

Jul 12, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Tuesday afternoon it was announced by Lee Scott Athletics that head baseball coach Tim Hudson...

Opelika Chamber’s 2023-24 20 Under 40 Class

Opelika Chamber’s 2023-24 20 Under 40 Class

Jul 12, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OPELIKACHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2023-24 20 Under 40 Class....

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