Several Mexican food establishments involved BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Federal agents, supported by state ...

Local police had a busy week, with murders and manhunts following incidents in both Auburn and Opelika. WOMAN SUSPECTED OF ...

Reception held July 10 at Opelika Chamber of Commerce headquarters BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — A large ...

PUBLISHER OPELIKA — Miele Manufacturing announced its plans for a major addition to its manufacturing assembly facility ...

LaFayette Main Street now offers Downtown Dollars that operate like a gift card but can be used at the local businesses ...

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The countdown is on for the 2025 FOX Sports 910-1310 “The Game” High School Media Days, proudly presented by The Orthopaedic Clinic. This two-day blitz of local high ...

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BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting was short in length, as the commission passed the ...

Join Opelika Young Professionals for a summer movie night on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Opelika Public ...

ONGOING TUESDAYS — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe O Grows Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The market will feature local produce, baked goods, ...

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education approved updates to its policy manual ahead of the new school year, including measures to comply with a new state law banning mobile device use in ...