by The Observer Staff | Oct 19, 2022 | Community, Events, Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Out Tha Mudd Boxing is hosting a women’s self-defense class this Saturday, Oct. 22. Located at 1051 South Fox Run Parkway, Unit 3, Out Tha Mudd Boxing LLC is owned and operated by Rod Welch, a decorated boxer and...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 19, 2022 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN MAYOR RON ANDERS AND OPELIKA MAYOR GARY FULLER LEE COUNTY — To the Editor: In the 1950s, over 50% of American workers were unionized. Today, the percentage of American workers who are unionized is approximately 10%. The numbers for just the...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 19, 2022 | Community, Education, Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY THE FOOD BANK OF EAST ALABAMA LEE COUNTY — Another “food fight” is underway as the annual Beat ‘Bama Food Drive kicked off on Sept. 30. For the past 28 years, Auburn University and the University of Alabama have competed with each...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Schools
BY KENDYL HOLLINSWORTHKENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education reviewed a positive financial report and approved several items on the agenda at its Oct. 11 regular meeting. This was Napoleon “Sonny” Stringer’s first meeting back...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Community, Events
The community headed to the Lee County Fairgrounds Oct. 4 through 8 to enjoy the annual Lee County Fair. The fair offered plenty of rides, games and food for attendees of all ages to enjoy. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE...
