Opelika is mourning the loss of two of its beloved World War II veterans this past week. Walter Dorsey, age 98, passed away ...

Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more OPELIKA -The Opelika City Council will consider a proposed one-yearPlanning moratorium at its Feb. 3, meeting as part of a ...

NIGEL WEARNENigel Wearne, winner of the 2025 Telluride Blues Challenge, performs at The Sound Wall in Opelika. Wearne’s music blends blues, cinematic jazz and sharp storytelling. Doors open at 7 p.m., ...

After more than two decades of dedicated public service to Lee County, Coroner Daniel Sexton today announced his candidacy for re-election in the 2026 election cycle. He began his service to Lee ...

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime ...

Angela Shepherd announced her candidacy today by qualifying for the Lee County Commission, District 2.It will be Shepherd’s first run for public office. While she is a political outsider, she is no ...

Ride for a cause, Water Cycle 2026, will be held on March 28 at 8 a.m. to raise money for Auburn University’s Engineers Without Borders projects in Bolivia, Guatemala and Tennessee.“We are an ...

The Lee County Commission approved all items on its agenda during its regular meeting held Jan. 26, including actions related to subdivision plats, budget adjustments, land leases and road resurfacing ...

Spreading the joy of sweet treats through opening KLM Tasty Donuts in Opelika, Owner and Operator Gigi Chhim said after years of serving Lee County customers in her original location, Tasty Donuts in ...

After getting swept in humiliating fashion by the rival Lee-Scott Academy Warriors just 10 days prior, the Glenwood Gators fought to the finish in two riveting games against the Warriors on their home ...

On a night of down to the wire comebacks, the Auburn High School girls’ and Central High School boys’ basketball teams clinched first-place finishes in 7A Area 4.AHS and CHS will now host the girls’ ...