Nov 20, 2024 · U.S. Fish & Wildlife investigating after issuing developer permit to cut tree. BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER. AUBURN — Last week, community members from Auburn and Opelika, led by Jason Haynie and others, joined forces in an effort to stop the removal of tree with a nest housing a pair of bald eagles nicknamed “Jim” and “Pam” by area residents.

Jan 21, 2025 · Auburn Chamber sets Feb. 27 Annual Meeting CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University.The Annual Meeting brings the membership together to reflect on the past year, plan for the year to come and award those who have contributed to ...

Jan 7, 2025 · ROBERT MITCHELL “MITCH” ALTON III Robert Mitchell “Mitch” Alton III, 73, passed away on Jan. 6 with his beloved wife, Dixie, by his side. He leaves

Jan 14, 2025 · OHS basketball in middle of area regular season OPINION — Opelika High played two Area basketball games since my last column: Central-Phenix City and Aubur

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Jan 8, 2025 · High school winter sports now in full swing – On the Mark. Happy 2025! We are in the middle of high school winter sports. Basketball started Area games last week, wrestlers are headed to duals and sectional matches and regional bowling is set for Jan. 23-24.

Sep 26, 2024 · CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith announced today that he will run for Mayor of Opelika in 2025.Smith was bo

Nov 8, 2024 · NOW — TICKETS ON SALE FOR HO HO HIKE Tickets are now on sale for the Ho Ho Ho Hike and Holiday Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center.

Nov 8, 2024 · BY DAVID BELL ANDMICHELLE KEY LEE COUNTY — Opelika attorney Samantha Copelan is the first woman to be elected Judge of Lee County District Court. Copelan,

Jan 22, 2025 · JAN. 24 — FRICTION FARM AT SUNDILLAModern-folk duo Friction Farm will perform in concert on Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Sundilla Music, 450 East Thach Av