By Michelle KeyPublisher The Opelika Dawg Pound visited the Opelika City Council last week and was recognized for their win in the 2020 Carpet Capital Bowl Tournament, Ward 2 Councilwoman Erica Norris said. Specifically, the 12U team won three games on their way to...

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Gov. Kay Ivey once again extended Alabama’s mask ordinance, which is now set to expire on Jan. 22, 2021.  Ivey updated Alabamians during a Wednesday press conference since the order was set to expire Dec. 11. “I cannot thank...

By Steve Flowers Presidential historians and most astute national political observers and chroniclers have concluded that the most profound legacy a president can achieve is the appointment of United States Supreme Court Justices. Presidents serve four-year terms....

Contributed byThe city of Opelika The city of Opelika announced last week the retirement of Opelika Fire Chief Byron Prather effective Jan. 31, 2021. Chief Prather was appointed OFD Chief in June of 2015 and has served as OFD Chief for 5 1/2 years. “Byron has been a...