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FEMA to provide funding for funeral expenses related to COVID-19

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The year 2020 was a thief. A thief of time, memories, experiences and life. Many, both nationally and in the Lee County community, were left with the burden of planning funerals for loved ones. But, the Federal Emergency...

Lee County Sheriff’s Department willing to help in missing-person search

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is willing to provide any help necessary in the search for missing twenty-two year old Abigail Toeneboehn said Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones. “We are aware of the situation,” Jones said....

Gov. Kay Ivey extends safer-at-home order but makes changes

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday morning that the state’s safer-at-home order is still in place, along with its mask ordinance, though changes were made. The press conference was held one day before the state’s...

Hornets preparing for area play

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Beauregard Varsity Girls’ softball team travelled to a tournament in Auburn last Friday in search of pitching depth. The Hornets lost the first game of the tournament to the Wetumpka Indians. Their search for confidence...

CityBuilders 2019 Outlook panel to be held Jan. 24

CityBuilders 2019 Outlook panel to be held Jan. 24

Jan 8, 2019

Special to the Opelika Observer Leading executives in real estate development will share their perspectives at the CityBuilders 2019 Outlook panel...

NOTICE OF WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA

Jan 7, 2019

NOTICE OF WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a work...

2018 Farm Bill to go to President Trump for signing; may open doors for hemp CBD oil sales in Alabama

2018 Farm Bill to go to President Trump for signing; may open doors for hemp CBD oil sales in Alabama

Dec 18, 2018

By Michelle Key and Morgan Bryce Expansion of the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program, the legalization of hemp for agricultural production and...

Opelika Tractor Supply Company store to host pet photos with Santa event

Opelika Tractor Supply Company store to host pet photos with Santa event

Dec 18, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer Tractor Supply Company wants your furry friends to get in the holiday spirit. On Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., the...

Ice skating rink to return; will be located at Auburn Mall

Nov 29, 2018

By Morgan Bryce Editor A not-so-common feature of an “Alabama Christmas” will return for a second time in the city of Auburn in early December,...

Kate Campbell to perform at Sundilla Oct. 25

Kate Campbell to perform at Sundilla Oct. 25

Oct 24, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer Southern singer/songwriter Kate Campbell will make her triumphant return to the Sundilla Concert Series Oct. 25....

Christmas Village returns for 2018 holiday season

Christmas Village returns for 2018 holiday season

Oct 10, 2018

By Vanessa Poulson For the Opelika Observer The 2018 Christmas Village is set to return this holiday season with plenty of festive, unique and...

‘Family and Friends’ to perform at John Emerald Distillery Oct. 5

‘Family and Friends’ to perform at John Emerald Distillery Oct. 5

Oct 3, 2018

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor The Athens-based indie-rock group “Family and Friends” will look to rock the house at downtown Opelika’s John...

Women in Aviation’s ‘War Eagle Chapter’ to host ‘Girls in Aviation Day

Women in Aviation’s ‘War Eagle Chapter’ to host ‘Girls in Aviation Day

Oct 3, 2018

By Vanessa Poulson For the Opelika Observer From Jacqueline Cochran and Bessie Coleman, to Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride, women have been making...

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