The City Manager [along] with our Council and Mayor have ignored the rights of the Auburn Citizens’ for too long.

Author Sarah Penner shares her journey to writing BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner was the keynote speaker for the Third Annual Opelika Book ...

A major development in north Auburn cleared some of its final regulatory hurdles after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of annexations and zoning ordinances.That project, known as ...

By Alexxia Littleton FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Wild Wing Cafe will re-open its doors under new management, bringing a fresh perspective and endless finger foods to Opelika. Music, food and fun are ...

As the Opelika Public Library announces programs for 2026, leadership is reflecting on 2025 and the community impact provided ...

A local physician has proposed opening a pediatric and wellness clinic — a project that would bring a new medical service to ...

Local law enforcement leaders met with the Lee County community Monday, March 2, to answer questions and discuss ways law ...

LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika. The event ...

Stuart Mills scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth inning before recording an RBI and another run in the sixth, leading Auburn High School to a 6-2 home opener win over Headland High ...

The Beauregard High School girls’ and boys’ soccer teams both earned convincing road victories over Beulah High School on Feb. 26. The Lady Hornets (1-3) scored three goals in the opening 12 minutes ...

Here Molly Girl and its sister agency, Script Marketing, took home top honors at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) — Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Montgomery ...

No Buy Opelika is a Facebook group where locals can give away items they no longer need — promoting sustainability through reducing waste. “I wanted to do something that gives back to the community, ...