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Local Christian Singer/Songwriter Releases Debut Single

CONTRIBUTED BYJANIEE RUSH The night of Sept. 15 was much more than just a birthday celebration for new local Christian artist, Janiee Rush. Her debut single “Washed Away” was released to the public, and more than 100 guests gathered at the Auburn Dream Center to hear...

OHTS Weaves A Good Time

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Scenes from Opelika High Theatre Society's production of "Charlotte's Web." The next performances are scheduled for 3 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students....

Jessica Nicholson Enjoys Gathering Family, Friends Around Table

BY ANN CIPPERLY An assortment of heritage pumpkins on the porch provides an attractive fall arrangement at the home of Jessica and Adam Nicholson in Opelika’s Camelot subdivision. Jessica loves cooking and enjoys being in the kitchen preparing meals for her large...

AHSAA Central Board Approves Clarification of Amateur Rule Concerning Food-related Gift Cards

BY AHSAA MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control met Tuesday at the AHSAA Office and unanimously approved a clarification for the AHSAA Amateur Rule concerning food-related gift cards presented to AHSAA...

April Brock Named Principal of New Fox Run School in Opelika

April Brock Named Principal of New Fox Run School in Opelika

Dec 7, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — April Brock has been named principal of the new Fox Run School in Opelika. Brock currently serves as an assistant...

Santa Stops By Toomer’s Corner

Santa Stops By Toomer’s Corner

Dec 7, 2022

United Way of Lee County and the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association partnered to bring Santa Claus to Toomer’s Corner in Auburn on Sunday, Dec....

The Gifts of a Headshot

Dec 7, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Bryan Winston is in the business of giving back. The photographer and managing...

Collinwood Continues Luminaries Christmas Tradition

Collinwood Continues Luminaries Christmas Tradition

Dec 7, 2022

BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the 55th year, the Collinwood neighborhood continues its Christmas gift to the community with...

Session Cocktails Opens Second Location in Downtown Auburn

Session Cocktails Opens Second Location in Downtown Auburn

Dec 7, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY SESSION AUBURN — Session Cocktails opened its second location in Auburn, Alabama, on Dec. 1. It is bringing a funky atmosphere...

A Letter from Santa to the Citizens of Opelika, Visitors

A Letter from Santa to the Citizens of Opelika, Visitors

Dec 7, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Dear Opelika Citizens and Visitors: HO HO HO from the North Pole! I’ve recently been making early rounds...

Opelika Theatre Company to Open Penguin Project Chapter

Opelika Theatre Company to Open Penguin Project Chapter

Nov 30, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika Theatre Company (OTC) has some new and exciting things in store. THE PENGUIN PROJECT...

First UMC of Opelika Finds New Life for the Holidays

First UMC of Opelika Finds New Life for the Holidays

Nov 30, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The congregation at First United Methodist Church of Opelika had a little extra to be...

Meet You at the Bus START

Meet You at the Bus START

Nov 30, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — Not even a pandemic could stop Opelika's Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Bus from being built, and now the...

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