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Opelika Observer

Opelika Observer

About: Our "by local people, for local people" newspaper focuses on the people, places and events of Opelika, AL and surrounding communities.
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For Immediate Release | The Alabama Urban Forestry Association, the Arbor Day Foundation and Niagara Cares Team Up to Host a Tree Planting and Distribution Event in Opelika 

Veteran Spotlight | One soldier’s love story

Veteran Spotlight | One soldier’s love story

Opelika Council OKs 2026 community funding

Opelika Council OKs 2026 community funding

Council delays vote on building moratorium

Council delays vote on building moratorium

Auburn-Opelika Tourism honored with Reader’s Choice Award

Auburn’s Veterans Day Ceremony set for Nov. 11

Auburn’s Veterans Day Ceremony set for Nov. 11

Miele reaches milestone in Opelika relocation plan

Miele reaches milestone in Opelika relocation plan

The Car Library, Hot Wheels and happy children

The Car Library, Hot Wheels and happy children

Area food banks brace for increased demand

Red Clay Brewing to host Freedom Fest Kickoff Nov. 7

Big House to build a Little House for preschoolers 

Sen. Jay Hovey to serve as vice chair of Senate County And Municipal Government Committee

Sen. Jay Hovey to serve as vice chair of Senate County And Municipal Government Committee

Smith, Council take oath to begin new terms

Public Notices | Week of Nov. 3, 2025

Altar Call | Why people follow Jesus

Baking up blessings: St. Dun’s Buns shares the love

Baking up blessings: St. Dun’s Buns shares the love

Obituaries | Week of Nov. 3, 2025

Obituaries | Week of Nov. 3, 2025

On the Mark | Opelika Bulldogs set for first-round playoff test

On the Mark | Opelika Bulldogs set for first-round playoff test

High school football playoff preview

Hooked on gold: Lee County fishermen win world title

Hooked on gold: Lee County fishermen win world title

Three Auburn High players selected to all

Three Auburn High players selected to all

Trinity ground game dominates Rangers

Trinity ground game dominates Rangers

Lee-Scott edges Reeltown 28–25 to finish regular season 8–2

Lee-Scott edges Reeltown 28–25 to finish regular season 8–2

Community events | Week of Nov. 3, 2025

Community events | Week of Nov. 3, 2025

Sean of the South | Challenge Accepted

Sean of the South | Challenge Accepted

Veteran Spotlight | From repairing helicopter engines to Auburn engineering

Auburn defense delivers in 33–24 win over Arkansas

Auburn defense delivers in 33–24 win over Arkansas

On the Mark | Howard’s pick-six sparks Opelika’s playoff-clinching win

On the Mark | Howard’s pick-six sparks Opelika’s playoff-clinching win

Hornets clinch playoff berth with 14

Hornets clinch playoff berth with 14

Lady Tigers smother Bulldogs 26-7; Boys storm back to down Wolves 39

Lady Tigers smother Bulldogs 26-7; Boys storm back to down Wolves 39