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OPD’s 20 Under 20 introduces teens to public safety careers

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Police Department has an exciting opportunity for teenagers looking to help their community. In 2022, the department began its 20 Under 20 student exploratory program, which teaches students ages 15 to 20 what it...

Community enjoys ‘Donuts with Deputies’

The Lee County Sheriffs Office hosted a Donuts with Deputies event, where community members enjoyed sweet treats, fun and games while interacting with LSCO officers and staff. PHOTOS BY JESSICA HENDERSON | LCSO

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Entertainment Events

Gouge to feature the Gryphon Trio, Ballet Hispánico CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN —The Jay and Susie Gouge Performing Arts Center at Auburn University will offer two performances during January, the Gryphon Trio and Ballet Hispánico. The Gryphon TrioThe Gryphon...

Opelika Chamber Celebrates 2022-23 REACH Campaign Success

Apr 19, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OPELIKA CHAMBEROF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The REACH Campaign is an opportunity for local businesses to purchase sponsorships for...

Public Notices

Apr 19, 2023

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS D. MAPLE, DECEASED. CASE NO.:2023-169 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Take...

Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Mar 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY HORSESHOE BEND NATIONAL MILITARY PARK HORESESHOE BEND — Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 209th Anniversary...

First HBCU Bobblehead Series Unveiled

Mar 2, 2023

Tuskegee, Alabama State featured CONTRIBUTED BY PHIL SKLAR ALABAMA — Earlier this month, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled...

Parkinson Association of Alabama to Host Patient Symposium

Feb 22, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA PRESSASSOCIATION BIRMINGHAM — The Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA) will host its annual Parkinson’s Patient Symposium...

Bulldogs Open Area Play Against Central

Jan 18, 2023

Photos By Jerry Ballas The Opelika High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams opened area play against the Central Phenix City Red Devils...

OHS’s Williams Commits to AU

Nov 30, 2022

Opelika senior defensive end Brenton Williams announced Monday his commitment to continue his athletics journey at Auburn University. Williams is a...

Area Roundup: Auburn Advances to Super 7, Lee-Scott Crowned Champs

Nov 22, 2022

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The lights are dimming on another high school football season. Most teams’ journeys have...

Smiths Station Presents Annual Law Enforcement Award, Passes Annual Budget in September Meeting

Oct 5, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — It’s been 13 years since Deputy Sheriff James W. Anderson was killed during a...

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