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Gateway Corridor restrictions cited as state hemp regulations force retailer to seek liquor license BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA ...

The Lee County Literacy Coalition served nearly 1,000 individuals in 2025, marking a significant increase in demand for adult ...

The Opelika Bulldogs saw their postseason run come to an end with a 48–33 loss to top-ranked Dothan in the Class 7A regional ...

The Opelika City Council held a special called meeting Feb. 24 and approved a Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), authorizing tax abatements and incentives tied ...

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Opelika native Auburn Chason was 12 years old when she lost her father. Seventeen years later, she wrote a book to help others process grief like hers.“Fruitful Grief,” released on Feb. 11, is a ...

The Ridgecrest Apartments are on their way to receiving a major facelift after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday voted to support a multiphase redevelopment with nearly $1.8 million from the general ...

The Civil Air Patrol, established Dec. 1, 1941, continues to serve communities nationwide with more than 60,000 volunteers supporting missions that include search and rescue, disaster relief, ...

Worthy2(squared) hosted a Behind the Screen… Who’s Really There? Protecting Our Children in a Digital World — An Internet Safety Workshop for Parents and Caregivers on Feb. 19 at Cornerstone Church in ...

Young authors exploring the empowering world of writing, 11-year-olds Jaliyah Wilson and Mackenzie Todd have co-written three ...

Alabamians will have an opportunity to prepare for severe weather while saving money during the state’s Severe Weather ...