Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Community members gather at the top of the parking deck of EAMC to offer prayers for patients and staff....
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EAMC SETS NEW HIGH IN COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS
Courtesy EAMC After having 54 hospitalized patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19 on April 11, and then beginning a descent, EAMC officials hoped...

University Task Force for Equality and Inclusion has begun making change
By Hannah Lester Associate Editor Auburn University’s Task Force for Equality and Inclusion has been in effect for a month. So far, it has begun...

Alabama Bucket List’ Shoals of the Tallapoosa River
By Bradley Robertson Since early Spring, my family and I have spent many weekends at a friend’s hideaway located on the Tallapoosa River. Each trip,...

Lee County residents seek help with environmental concerns
By Michelle KeyPublisher Auburn resident Terry Buford brought concerns regarding the Sandhill Recycling Center, which is located on South Hwy. 29...
Regions Bank’s next step financial education program adds new special digital events to webinar programming
Special to the Opelika Observer Regions Bank and its financial education program, Next Step®, are pleased to announce an expansion to digital...
“It takes my breath away”
Opelika remembers George Floyd By Michelle KeyPublisher The nation could learn lessons from the people of Opelika on what it means to peacefully...

Auburn Police Department Officer William Buechner lost his life in tragic shooting one year ago today
By Morgan BryceEditor Members of the Auburn-Opelika area and Lee County are remembering the life of Auburn Police Officer William Buechner, who lost...

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...