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Pedestrian struck by train near McCoy Street

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. Upon arrival, first responders located a 64-year-old male victim. The victimwas pronounced dead on the scene. The case...

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 submit a grant application to Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs for the recreational trails program. The...

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, who retired onJan. 31, 2021. Boyd comes to Opelika from Bessemer, where he served as the deputyfire chief for three...

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 reference to a call of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the...

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA ADJUSTING RATES, FEES AND CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICE

Apr 16, 2019

RESOLUTION NO. 19-02 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA ADJUSTING RATES, FEES AND CHARGES ASSOCIATED...

‘A Father’s Voice Matters’ to hold benefit carwash for Kayla Grimes

Apr 10, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Members of A Father’s Voice Matters are holding a car wash April 19 at the Auburn AutoZone store to benefit Beauregard’s...

ACCS launches new student-focused website

Apr 10, 2019

Special to the Opelika Observer The Alabama Community College System launched its new user-friendly, student- focused website on April 5. With just...

NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE SALE

Apr 10, 2019

NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE SALE To be held on Friday, May 10, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Best 4 Less at 2509 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801....

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Apr 10, 2019

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of Ryan Wesley Pence, Deceased Case No.: 2019-A-152 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL...

Councilwoman Patsy Jones creates ‘Disaster Recovery Fund’ for family member that remains in hospital following March 3 tornadoes

Apr 3, 2019

Special to the Opelika Observer Councilwoman Patricia “Patsy” Jones has always been a forerunner in aiding citizens in Opelika and surrounding areas...