BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Auburn Heritage Association unveiled its most recent honorary marker Sunday afternoon at Pine Tucket...
Korean War Honorary Marker Unveiled
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ELECTION MANAGER OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA: SPECIAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL PLACE WARD 3
Important Dates to Remember: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 – First Day to Qualify for Candidates (Begins at 8:00 am; City Clerks’ Office in City...
Allmond Named Firefighter of the Year
Captain Noah Allmond was recognized as Opelika Fire Department's 2021 Firefighter of the Year last week. Nominees for 2021 were: A-Shift -...
Lions Club Hosts Tapley, Perez
Second Vice-District Gov. Melanie Tapley, left, and Zone Chair Hugo Perez, right, spoke to the Opelika Lions Club this week. They were introduced...
Commission Approves Resolution Regarding Concealed Carry Permits
BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM At Monday's Lee County Commission meeting, the commission voted to approve a resolution by Lee County...
No College Degree? No Problem. Reading Can Propel You to Success.
By GREG MARKLEY I remember reading Alice Walker’s “Possessing the Secret of Joy” (about female genital mutilation) in 1994, riding a city train in...
Gov. Ivey Signs Parental Consent, Vaccine Exemption Bills
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bills 9 and 15 into law last week. In doing so, the governor also issued the...
Opelika Chamber to Host Legislative Reception
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Opelika Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Legislative Reception. The event will be held at...
Inside the Statehouse Jim Preuitt
By Steve Flowers Jim Preuitt, a legendary House member, State Senator and Probate Judge of Talladega County passed away in September at age 86. Jim...