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CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — As Opelika Community Theatre prepares to celebrate 11 years of serving the Greater Opelika-Auburn community, the organization is inviting past and present members, volunteers,...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn High School named Francois Bosman, a longtime fixture in the city’s tennis community, as its next head boys’ tennis coach on July 15.Bosman steps into the...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — For nearly her entire childhood, Ally Cadenhead lived in the stands or on the sidelines of Warriors Stadium in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania.After a lifetime of soa...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVEROPELIKA — After Opelika Middle School disbanded its softball team earlier this year, a void was left behind for area girls who play the sport.After many of those players found...
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER WAVERLY — Research shows that adult women benefit cognitively, physiologically and spiritually from experiences with horses. Equestrian Chanoah Orr has launched a new business, B...
CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY OPELIKA — United Way of Lee County announced that it will host more than 200 volunteers for its annual Campaign Kickoff event on July 30. This signature event launch...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the past 19 years, Oscar Penn has spent the first Tuesday in August trying to help connect his neighbors back into their community.This year, he wants to do some...
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co. during Tuesday night’s meeting. Channing Street Copper Co. plans to establish a manufact...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of rezonings for a dense new mixed-use development in south Auburn.The development, known as The Lexington, will...
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to approve Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and Austin Bayles to the E-911 Communications District Board after the...
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Two Auburn sixth grade students were recently honored for their creativity and ingenuity at the 11th annual RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, powered by The Henr...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Ashley Anderson’s love affair with basketball has taken her all over the world.Although she got her start in Alabama, her career has taken her to Alaska, China...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Before the hot summer sun ever had a chance to evaporate the predawn dew from the grass, Beauregard High School’s football team had long been hard at work.Dozen...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is inviting travelers to experience the magic, history and scenery of England and Scotland during its 2027 Opelika Abroad trip.The “Wizarding W...
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF EAST ALABAMA — Key Media has announced the return of former intern and freelance reporter Sam Vise as editor of The LaFayette Sun.Originally from Trussville, Vise began her college ca...
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For RyRowsie Women’s Boutique, success means more than just good business; it means building connections with the community.Opened June 23, RyRowsie Boutique...
BY GRACIE GOODMAN | FOR THE OBSERVER The Opelika Ambassadors of Change will host a Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway on Sunday, July 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Covington Recreation Center at 213 Carver...
BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — It will be a bit of a homecoming when Hattie B’s Hot Chicken opens for business in Auburn on July 16. Nick Bishop Sr., who co-founded the company with his son Nick B...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — East Alabama Arts has announced its 2026-27 Performance Series, featuring a new lineup, expanded educational programming and partnerships with Opelika City Schools, the Opelika...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Major upgrades to multiple Auburn High School athletics facilities are progressing as planned despite recent downpours and a heatwave.Among those upgrades are the ins...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Members of Auburn University’s adaptive athletics program helped lead the United States Wheelchair Handball team to a gold medal at the Euro Hand 4 All Tournament h...
OPINION — Opelika High School varsity football is practicing for fall kickoff, stay up-to-date on fall athletics with iHeartRadio OHS FootballWith just four weeks remaining until fall practice begins in Au...
CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA HENDERSON LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission hosted a Liberty Tree dedication on Thursday, July 2, outside the Lee County Justice Center as part of Alabama’s commemoration of A...