Walter DorseyMarch 25, 1927 to Jan. 25, 2026Visitation, MondayFeb. 2, at 9 to 11 a.m.Funeral, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.First Baptist ...

The Opelika Community Theatre is beginning its 11th season with a wide range of immersive theater opportunities designed to ...

Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more BY MICHELLE KEYAND KADIE TAYLOR OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council announced last week that it is considering a proposed one-year ...

CONTRIBUTED BY ALGOP Voters in portions of Lee and Chambers Counties went to the polls today for the Special General Election in Alabama House District 38. With 100% of precincts reporting, the ...

In the final game of the regular season, the LaFayette High School girls and boys basketball teams travelled down Chambers ...

ALLY OVER MY EX FUNDRAISERCare Humane Society is hosting the “Litter-ally Over My Ex” fundraiser, a lighthearted campaign ...

Leroy Dexter Hughley was recognized as the January Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE ...

Locals gathered for a protest on Toomer’s Corner the night of Jan. 25, responding to the death of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti after federal agents shot him in Minneapolis earlier that day.“The ...

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime ...

A massive mixed-use development in north Auburn must again wait for initial approval after the Auburn City Council on Feb. 3 voted to postpone votes on various annexations and zoning ordinances for ...

Considers land purchase from Stone Martin BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a wide range of policy and routine matters during its Feb. 3 meeting, including zoning ...

OPELIKA — In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of beloved community, the Dream Day Foundation proudly names The Good Ol’ Boys Social Club as the “2026 Dream Achievers” for the annual ...