By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com  The Auburn City Council approved a development agreement with Edgar Hughston Builder, Inc. for the Plainsman Lake development, but were presented with requests by citizens regarding safety in the neighborhood. The council...

By Steve Flowers The Story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th Governor and One of the State’s Greatest Philanthropists Since I hail from Troy, Alabama, allow me to share with you the story of our only governor. Charles Henderson was not only the 35th Governor of...

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Lee County Commission opted not to join the National Association of Counties “Investing in Alabama Counties” program during the commission meeting on Monday night. The program was created to help counties figure out how...

By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer With work and dedication, Opelika has made a difference in the lives of teenagers and young adults.  The Youth Incarceration Prevention Program (YIPP) joined together on Monday at 9 a.m. for its first-year success...