The city of Opelika is pleased to announce Shane Boyd as the city’s newFire Chief, effective April 1, 2021. Boyd is replacing Chief Byron Prather,...
City of Opelika name Shane Boyd Chief of Opelika Fire Department
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One dead, one in critical condition from gunshots in Opelika
Contributed by theOpelika Police Department On Feb. 19 at 11:52 a.m., the Opelika Police Department responded to the 300 Block of Third Street in...
Two men arrested on Capital Murder charges
Contributed by theLee County Sheriff’s Office On Feb. 17, at approximately 9:21 a.m., Marcus Okeef Wigley (35) of Auburn was apprehended in the 1200...
Del Ranch shooting suspect arrested
Contributed by theLee County Sherriff’s Office Rutledge A suspect in the late December 2020 shooting at the Del Ranch Bar in the Smiths Station area...
Auburn may regulate short-term rentals
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council held a work session on Feb. 8 to discuss short-term rental policies for the...
Governor Ivey signs three priority bills into law
Contributed by the Officeof Governor Kay Ivey Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett (R – HD 44); House...
Trail Magic
Story By Hannah Lester Photos Contributed By Jessica Mills Can you imagine strapping on 25-pound pack, lacing up a pair of hiking boots...
Auburn Council names meeting room after Jim Buston
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council voted to renamed a meeting room in the Engineering Services Building after...
Creekwood Resources sends letters to county commission regarding Shady Grove Quarry
Creekwood Resources sent the following letters to the Lee County Commission on Jan. 22 and Feb. 1, respectively. Jan. 22:Dear Judge English:In light...