The Auburn Public Library announces the launch of a new Houseplant Propagation Station, a free and interactive resource ...

The Opelika City Attorney Guy F. Gunter III is retiring in six weeks after serving his city for 50 years. “I’ve been the city attorney for 50 years, going back to August of 1975, and of course, that ...

On Sept. 5, Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter secured a court order blocking the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) enforcement of a rule preventing students ...

With continued hot weather, gardening may be the last thing on people’s minds. However, this is the perfect time to begin planning and planting seeds for a fall garden. Along with providing nutritious ...

CURBY EUGENE ROBERTSON Curby Robertson of Valley was born in Randolph County on Jan. 7, 1931, and passed away Sept. 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curby and Pearl Robertson; wife, ...

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College announced a $3 million gift from the city of Opelika. The City Council approved a resolution at this last week’s meeting to ...

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Hard Work Farms is on a mission to provide healthier food options. With the growth of their farm,owners Ray and Erin Knight are now delivering sustainable and ...

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-3), left, recently visited Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller to present him with a copy of the Congressional Record from April 28, 2025, an official record of the proceedings and ...

The Trinity Christian Eagles overcame an early deficit Friday night at Moore Stadium, defeating the visiting Evangel Christian Lions 31-22. The Eagles improved to 2-2 on the season behind a scrappy ...

The Opelika Industrial Development Authority (OIDA) announced its support of a workforce development initiative through a scholarship contribution to the Southern Union State Community College ...

The Auburn City Council is accepting applications to fill four vacancies on the Tree Commission and one vacancy on the Educational Building Authority. An unexpired term on the Tree Commission will ...

BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Southern Christian survived a thrilling Friday night, edging the Freedom Cowboys 27-26 at a packed Moore Stadium. The Patriots struck first on a 50-yard ...