On 02/26/2021 at 1:45 p.m. Opelika Police Department respondedto the 1700 Block of McCoy St. in reference to a pedestrian being struck by atrain....
Pedestrian struck by train near McCoy Street
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Opelika to submit grant application for trails program
By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer In the Opelika City Council’s meeting on Feb. 16, the council unanimously voted to authorize the city to...
City of Opelika name Shane Boyd Chief of Opelika Fire Department
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,...
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...