BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — In its first year competing in the AHSAA last season, the Glenwood Gators pulled off a remarkable undefeated regular season. However, it is still ...

CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), City Clerk for the City of Opelika, recently completed his designation as a Certified ...

After a five-year hiatus, the Lee County Literacy Coalition is bringing back “The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee” on Thursday, ...

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The call came in April, much later in the school year than a newly hired head coach normally receives. The Smiths Station High School football team ...

On Aug. 15, Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity held a service of dedication and blessing for its 78th house — the home of ...

Way back in 1992, when I was beginning my third year of teaching in LaGrange, I met a young woman named Ashley. She had begun substitute teaching at Lee’s Crossing Middle School, where I was teaching ...

BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved several right-of-way resolutions during Tuesday night’s meeting. RecognitionsThe council and Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller ...

AUBURN — A massive residential development planned for the heart of downtown Auburn is now one step closer to breaking ground after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved an infrastructure ...

Southern Christian Patriots 2025 Football Season PreviewThe Southern Christian Patriots are gearing up for another big season after finishing 2024 with a 7–4 record and a runner-up finish in the ...

AUBURN — There’s a new face in Auburn’s South College Street restaurant community — an American Deli recently opened, aiming to serve the community with freshly made food. “At American Deli, we offer ...

Join the Owen Center team for a presentation and panel discussion on Faithful Parenting in a Digital Age on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Opelika Public Library (1100 Glenn St.). The ...