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Live coverage of Opelika municipal elections

The Opelika Observer will provide live election coverage of the city elections beginning at 6 p.m. We will be live tweeting with the hashtag #voteopelika on twitter @OpelikaObserver and providing updates on our Facebook page as well as providing live updates,...

Easton’s angels from Alabama

Opelika man becomes ‘angel’ for Florida boy with Spina Bifida By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter For Easton Griffith, a visit to the beach usually involved scraped arms and elbows.  Unable to walk because of Spina Bifida, Easton’s only way to get the full beach experience...

Treasure trove

Almost Anything is Opelika’s destination for vintage collectibles Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Located next to the Lee County Courthouse in downtown Opelika, Almost Anything is a store dedicated to unifying the passions of the community. Vinyl...

Commission recognizes Opelika Chiefs outstanding record

Photo by Robert Noles By Fred Woods Editor The highlight of last week’s Lee County Commission meeting was recognition of the Opelika Chiefs, our own APDFL (developmental league) team, national runners-up to the Oklahoma City Bounty Hunters in the league’s championship...
Remembering the fallen

Remembering the fallen

Opelika observes Memorial Day, remembers those who gave ultimate sacrifice By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer A crowd of more than 300 people attended...

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The real Story

The real Story

John Story reflects on varied career By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter For the last 40 years, John Story has never been bored because he has not...

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‘Written by God’

‘Written by God’

Boswells overcome trials, meet donor family through EAMC By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter On June 30, 2015 Tucker and Amanda Boswell of Auburn...

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