Dr. Mark Neighbors Superintendent of Opelika City Schools spoke to the club about the challenges of the school year and Covid-19.Pictured are Mary...
Kiwanis Club of Opelika enjoys busy December
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Politics Articles
Governor Ivey Extends Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students Program
Contributed from the Office of the Governor Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has extended the successful Alabama Broadband Connectivity...
Opelika Rotary makes donation to the Dawg Pound
Opelika Rotarian Robert Williams presents a check to Anthony Bryant of the Opelika Dawg Pound.
City of Smiths Station to hold annual ‘MLK Citywide Clean-Up Day’
Contributed by thecity of Smiths Station The city of Smiths Station will hold its annual “MLK Citywide Clean-Up Day” on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021....
I was an eyewitness of Jimmy Carter’s inauguration
By Greg Markley Two weeks from today (Jan. 20, 2021) Joe Biden will be inaugurated as U.S. president after winning a tough election against...
COVID-19 Deaths Impact Community and EAMC Family
Contributed By Laura Grill, EAMC President and CEO While we don’t routinely share the number of COVID-19 deaths in our updates, we think this...
A three-year career to 25 years with the city of Auburn: Jim Buston retires
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.co A month from tomorrow is Jim Buston’s last day as city manager for the city of Auburn. Buston never...
We Lost Some Good Ones This Year
By Steve Flowers As is my annual ritual, my year-end column pays tribute to Alabama political legends who have passed away during the year. Sonny...
2020 National Wreaths Across America Day sees the placement of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths
Contributed by Wreaths Across America Two weeks ago on National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,557 participating locations, dedicated Americans in...