COL. JOHN CHARLES FLOURNOYWith profound sadness and deep respect, we announce USAF Col. (Ret.) John C. Flournoy, age 88, of Opelika passed away...
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Opeika Chamber hosts annual meeting, awards ceremony
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held it’s 84th Annual Meeting on June 30, where new officers and board...
Late collapse ends LSA’s first ASHAA state tournament
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OXFORD — It was a season of firsts for the Lee-Scott Academy softball team as it made the jump to the Alabama High...
Lee County Relay for Life honors cancer survivors
Goodwill breaks ground on new store in Auburn
CONTRIBUTED BY GOODWILL SR AUBURN — Goodwill broke ground on May 1 for a brand new retail store and donation center in Auburn, marking a significant...
Lunsford named director of Circles Opelika
CONTRIBUTED BY PRF INSTITUTE OPELIKA — On Sept. 15, 2023, Circles Opelika officially became a program of the PRF Institute, marking a pivotal moment...
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Log a Load for Kids raises money for Children’s hospital
Photo caption:Pictured are Debra Schneider, director of CHIPS of Children’s of Alabama, Carmon Maddox with Children’s Miracle Network, Mandy Cain,...
Opelika Fire Department selected for early participation in national emergency program
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Opelika Fire Department was recently notified that it was one of 400 departments in the country to...