Tom Penton, community leader, retired military colonel and long-time Opelika resident, announced his candidacy for Opelika ...

Trip Walton uses his law firm to represent the LaFayette community in a way that only a former Golden Gloves Heavyweight ...

FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Roni’s Mac Bar, downtown Auburn’s newest restaurant, officially opened its doors with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 14. Located at 138 N. College St. in Auburn, ...

District 2 Council Member Tamalita Dunn Autry read Resolution 06-25-13 at a special called meeting of the Lanett City Council last Friday.“Resolution authorizing attorney to file condemnation action ...

BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) is the third hospital in the state to acquire the new da Vinci 5 surgical system, a new generation of robotic technology designed to ...

Dear Community Members,I want to extend my sincere gratitude to each of you who attended our recent meeting to discuss the critical issues of teen crime and gun violence in our community. Your ...

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Council Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carrie Wood introduced the chamber’s newest employee, Executive Assistant Harley Thomaston ...

FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — College Quest, a specialized two-week program for visually impaired high school students, is underway at Auburn University, running from June 14 to June 27.This free ...

Director of Recreation Laurie Blount announced her retirement during the June 23 Valley City Council meeting.“I just wanted to come tonight and thank everybody for your support over the 15 years that ...

Opelika Freedom Celebration to feature Silver Wings parachute team, fireworks Thursday, July 3 CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate ...

The Chambers Academy JV and Varsity Cheerleaders recently attended cheer camp hosted by the Universal Cheerleaders Association at Troy University. Thirty-three teams all from AISA member schools spent ...

The LaFayette Historic Preservation Board met on Tuesday of this past week to discuss and approve signage for a new pocket park, The Spot on the Square, that is currently under construction. Board ...