July 7, 2026 — Opelika, Alabama
Lee County held a formal ceremony on July 2 to dedicate two Liberty Trees outside the TK Davis Justice Center War Memorial in Opelika as part of Alabama’s America 250 commemoration. Lee County was one of 52 Alabama counties selected to receive a 6- to 8-foot Princeton elm and a commemorative bronze plaque recognizing the nation’s 250th birthday.
The dedication was covered in The Observer on July 7, and featured remarks from county commissioners marking the milestone as a lasting tribute to freedom and civic pride in the Lee County community.
Source: The Observer / WTVM
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — July 7–13, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
