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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.
Contact Us: Tel:+1 (334) 749-8003 Emial:editor@opelikaobserver.com
MISSING: CHRISTIAN LEE RANSOM

MISSING: CHRISTIAN LEE RANSOM

Volleyball- Southern Christian vs Tuscaloosa

Tri for Kids 2025

Opelika approves $1.295 million FY26 Transportation Plan

Calendar of Events | Aug. 5, 2025

Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Making the Grade | On the road to Dadeville

Letter to the editor

Letter to the editor

Opelika Community Theatre offering two free acting classes in August

Goodbye summer, hello new school year

Goodbye summer, hello new school year

Lee-Scott Academy names new flag football, boys soccer coaches

Lee-Scott Academy names new flag football, boys soccer coaches

On the Mark | Local man is finalist for national SilverSneakers’ inspirational award

On the Mark | Local man is finalist for national SilverSneakers’ inspirational award

Obituaries | Aug. 5, 2025

Altar Call | Therefore, you need not lose heart

Main Street offers Hometown Heroes Banners program

Local animal rescue must abruptly find new home

Local animal rescue must abruptly find new home

9/11 mobile exhibit coming to Opelika for Sept. 11

New Dollar General Market now open in Salem

New Dollar General Market now open in Salem

Alabama’s new CBD ban devastates local business

Junior Dixie Boys Baseball plays World Series in Opelika

Junior Dixie Boys Baseball plays World Series in Opelika

Lee County Commission gets update on broadband expansion

Lee County Commission gets update on broadband expansion

Public Notices | Week of July 31, 2025

Public Notices | Week of July 31, 2025

Calendar of events | July 28, 2025

Calendar of events | July 28, 2025

Guthrie’s celebrates 60th anniversary with $6 box combo July 31

Guthrie’s celebrates 60th anniversary with $6 box combo July 31

AU receives letter threatening suit over minority scholarships

On the Mark | DBB World Series and Football Media Days are huge successes

Darden High Class of 1968 announces scholarships

Darden High Class of 1968 announces scholarships

Obituaries | Week of July 28, 2025

Obituaries | Week of July 28, 2025

Auburn Public Safety to host National Night Out Aug. 5

Auburn Public Safety to host National Night Out Aug. 5

Sean of the South | A little bit of sole