By Morgan BryceEditor Members of the Auburn-Opelika area and Lee County are remembering the life of Auburn Police Officer William Buechner, who lost...
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All City of Opelika buildings reopened May 18
Special to theOpelika Observer City of Opelika officials announced that all city buildings will reopen on May 18. “We are pleased to be opening our...
Pandemic lessons
By Wendy Hodge It’s the beginning of May, and already it feels as if this year has lasted fifteen months. Haven’t we been talking about and reading...
When you’re smiling
By Sean Dietrich If you get a free moment today, smile. But don’t do it with your face. Try smiling with your heart.Yes. I realize what I just said...
Upcoming virtual field trips to feature beef cattle, honeybees
Special to theOpelika Observer Alabama farmers will keep their Virtual Field Trips moo-ving and buzzing with upcoming tours of an Autauga County...
By Morgan BryceEditor Members of the Smiths Station City Council and Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland approved a resolution forgiving late payments for...
Dumps Like a Truck/The Irritable Bao: ‘Help us help others’
By Natalie Anderson Staff Reporter What began as a food truck has blossomed into a popular, unique storefront that provides quality meals all...
Local Group ‘Jesus Gestures’ Looks to Support Healthcare Workers, Affected Local Businesses
Special to the Opelika Observer Jesus Gestures is a local group that has sprung up in the last few weeks in response to the economic and healthcare...
City of Auburn launches interest subsidy program to support struggling businesses
Special to the Opelika Observer On March 26, the Auburn City Council adopted a resolution creating an interest subsidy program to assist small...