Anne Katherine Corley of Auburn High School was named the new Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County for the class of 2027 on July 11, 2026, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts.

FOR THE OBSERVER The Opelika Ambassadors of Change will host a Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway on Sunday, July 26, from 3:30 ...

BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For RyRowsie Women’s Boutique, success means more than just good business; it means building connections with the community.Opened June 23, RyRowsie ...

Key Media has announced the return of former intern and freelance reporter Sam Vise as editor of The LaFayette Sun.Originally ...

OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is inviting travelers to experience the magic, history and scenery of England and Scotland during its 2027 Opelika Abroad trip. The “Wizarding Wonders of ...

The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to approve Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and Austin Bayles to the E-911 Communications District Board after the second reading of those openings.District 5 ...

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of June, 2026, by the Hon. Jere Colley, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, notice is ...

BESSIE “BESS” DELZANNE HOBBS LORDBessie “Bess” Delzanne Hobbs Lord, age 81, died on July 5, 2026. A memorial service ...

The evidence of what God does in response to intercessory prayer is undeniable and awe-inspiring. I remember a holy moment riding down Palafox Street in Pensacola when a friend said to me, “I owe my ...

“If I saw Jesus after he rose from the dead, I would probably scream, then faint, then scream again,” said Lily, 10. “Then I would hug him and ask if he brought snacks.” Jesus didn’t bring snacks when ...