Here Molly Girl wins gold at Montgomery ADDY Awards
Here Molly Girl wins gold at Montgomery ADDY Award …

Now headed to district competition CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Local marketing firm Here Molly Girl won three gold ADDYs and one public service award at the March 1 American Advertising Awards gala for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Montgomery Chapter. ADDY awards recognize excellence in advertising throughout the U.S.The firm’s gold ADDY wins include, in the category of Blogs & Digital Publications, the Ithaka...

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OPD mural featured at art exhibit
OPD mural featured at art exhibit

PHTOO BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER Murals from the Opelika Police Department were featured at a recent Opelika ArtHaus exhibition. The murals, painted by Opelika native and artist Carole Bandy Carson, were commissioned by the Opelika Police Academy Alumni Association.

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Opelika’s MasterChef Jr. survives second challenge
Opelika's MasterChef Jr. survives second challenge

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — After winning the first challenge on last week's premier of MasterChef Junior, Bryson "Cheese Curd" McGlynn of Opelika had a bit of a scare in the second episode, which aired March 11."The theme of tonight's challenge is Under the Sea," announced world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, host of the show. "It's sink or swim time."The 11 remaining contestants (one is eliminated weekly) chose a...

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Trinity Christian School presents ‘The Sound of Music’ March 15, 16
Trinity Christian School presents 'The Sound of Mu …

BY NICHOLAS YOUNGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School will be bringing the hills back to life with their presentation of the musical “The Sound of Music.” The original Broadway play was produced in 1959 and became a massive hit, eventually receiving a film adaptation a few years later in 1965.The story’s overarching themes of redemption and overcoming adversity were one of the primary reasons that Trinity Christian decided to...

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The Empty Bowls annual fundraiser set for April 20
The Empty Bowls annual fundraiser set for April 20

Tickets available now, proceeds benefit Food Bank of East Alabama BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Since the Empty Bowls event was first held in 2014 by the Opelika Rocky Brook Potters, nearly $100, 000 has been raised for the Food Bank of East Alabama to help feed those in need. This year’s event is scheduled for April 20 at the Denson Drive Recreation Center, and the Preview Party will be held April 13 at the ArtHaus. Tickets are...

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Here Molly Girl wins gold at Montgomery ADDY Awards

Here Molly Girl wins gold at Montgomery ADDY Award …

Now headed to district competition CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Local marketing firm Here Molly Girl won three gold ADDYs and one public service award at the March 1 American Advertising Awards gala for the American Advertising Federation...

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Opelika’s MasterChef Jr. survives second challenge

Opelika's MasterChef Jr. survives second challenge

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — After winning the first challenge on last week's premier of MasterChef Junior, Bryson "Cheese Curd" McGlynn of Opelika had a bit of a scare in the second episode, which aired March 11."The theme...

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Trinity Christian School presents ‘The Sound of Music’ March 15, 16

Trinity Christian School presents 'The Sound of Mu …

BY NICHOLAS YOUNGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School will be bringing the hills back to life with their presentation of the musical “The Sound of Music.” The original Broadway play was produced in 1959 and became a massive hit,...

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