by The Observer Staff | Oct 18, 2023 | Community, Events
BY TOM WOFFORDFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTYThe atmosphere was celebratory on Oct. 13 in Judge Steven Speakman’s courtroom as the 9th graduating class of the Lee County Detention Center’s “Ready to Work” program (RTW) got their certificates.Ready to Work is a non-credit...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 18, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CIY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA –The Opelika Fire Department will celebrate its 150th Anniversary with a community-wide celebration on Thursday, Nov. 9. The event, set for 4 to 6 p.m., will also serve as Grand Opening of Station 5.Citizens of all ages are...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 18, 2023 | Community
Collaboration to expand resources, expertise and support CONTRIBUTED BYTHE PRF INSTITUTE OPELIKA —Circles Opelika, a community-driven initiative dedicated to eradicating poverty and fostering financial independence locally since 2018, has announced a significant...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 18, 2023 | Community, Education, Events
BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Auburn University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Fall Brown Bag lecture series will be wrapping up another successful season as it gets ready for its last two presentations of 2023. Lectures happen on Wednesdays...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 18, 2023 | Community, Featured
PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER The Fuller Center for Housing held its Millard Fuller Legacy Build in Opelika between Oct. 8 and Oct. 13. The group held a kick-off dinner Sunday, Oct. 8, and then during the five day building period, the center, volunters and...
