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Commission discusses Highway Department schedule

Resolution to change from four-day, 10-hour schedule tabled after opposition BY MICHELLE KEY AND HANNAH GOLDFINGER LEE COUNTY — During the regular meeting Monday night, the Lee County Commission discussed and heard from citizens regarding a change of operation hours...

Opelika Main Street ‘On Tap’ event set for April 5

Annual craft beer festival to offer samples from more than 50 breweries CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated event, “On Tap: A Craft Beer Festival,” scheduled for Saturday, April 5,...

Here Molly Girl named Ad Agency of the Year

Local firm takes top honors at Montgomery ADDY Awards CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Local marketing firm Here Molly Girl was named Advertising Agency of the Year at the American Advertising Awards Gala held Feb. 28 in Montgomery.Conducted annually by...
Cheers on Toomers

Cheers on Toomers

Ed Sikora  Cheers on the Corner, one of the most popular annual events on the Plains, returned to downtown Auburn Friday night, July 21....

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Lee County Fires Up Cadillac

Lee County Fires Up Cadillac

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

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