Columbus, Georgia. I was eating at a barbecue joint not far from the state line.My cousin, John, insisted that this joint ser ...

In the small community of Waverly, Summer Humphry and her husband Matthew enjoy gathering family together each week for ...

Auburn Parks & Rec hosted the Teen Gellyball Bonanza at Kiesel Park for ages 13-17. Gellyball is a low-impact, eco-friendly alternative to paint ...

After dropping their opening game of 7A Area 4 play, the Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ soccer teams looked to get back on track at home against Auburn High School on March 5. Instead of ...

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Opelika High School has named Craig Montel as the new athletic director. Coach Montel currently serves as Opelika Mid ...

At its regular meeting on March 4, the Auburn City Council approved a $276,327 contract with Gonzalez-Strength ...

Resolution to change from four-day, 10-hour schedule tabled after opposition BY MICHELLE KEY AND HANNAH GOLDFINGER LEE COUNTY ...

Annual craft beer festival to offer samples from more than 50 breweries CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street is thrilled to announc ...

Local firm takes top honors at Montgomery ADDY Awards CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Local marketing firm Here ...

Downtown Opelika’s much anticipated storm water drainage improvement project is finally nearing completion. For ...

Reading this may cause you to write a check. But you won’t be alone. Writing this has caused me to write a check. Now, read ...