BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika native Auburn Chason was 12 years old when she lost her father. Seventeen years later, she wrote a book to help others process grief like hers.“Fruitful Grief,” released on Feb. 11, is a product of Chason’s own journey with loss, and her passion to help others see that fruit flourishes in the valley of suffering.“What I started doing in young adulthood was working to give grief a better name,”...
Gateway Corridor restrictions cited as state hemp regulations force retailer to seek liquor license BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted Feb. 17 to deny a request for a package store license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC at 510 Geneva St., citing zoning restrictions within the city’s Gateway Corridor overlay.The denial stems from changes to Alabama’s hemp and CBD regulations enacted under House Bill 445 last year. The...
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer LEE COUNTY — Worthy2(squared) hosted a Behind the Screen… Who’s Really There? Protecting Our Children in a Digital World — An Internet Safety Workshop for Parents and Caregivers on Feb. 19 at Cornerstone Church in Auburn.Kathryn Guthrie, founder of Worthy2, welcomed those in attendance and shared the purpose and need for Worthy2 in Lee County.“We're in our eighth year, and we are an advocacy organization for adult...
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted 4–1 to approve the temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple-occupancy development projects.Ward 5 Council Member Todd Rauch led discussion and proposed amendments to the ordinance.“I want to begin by stating clearly that I understand the frustration from residents regarding growth in our community,” Rauch said. “I share the belief that we need to take the necessary...
By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA — Young authors exploring the empowering world of writing, 11-year-olds Jaliyah Wilson and Mackenzie Todd have co-written three books, showing others that no one is too young to follow their dreams. Todd said it all began when she was in a class at Morris Avenue Intermediate School, and she decided to begin writing a book. “I just started writing about something, and then it got to the point...
BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner will be the keynote speaker for the Third Annual Opelika Book Festival. Sarah Penner is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of “The Lost Apothecary” and “The London Séance Society.” “The Lost Apothecary” is her debut book that has sold over one million copies worldwide. Held at the Opelika Public Library in the Cooper...
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CONTRIBUTED BY Lt. Col. Michael McEntyre EAST ALABAMA — The Civil Air Patrol, established Dec. 1, 1941, continues to serve communities nationwide with more than 60,000 volunteers supporting missions that include search and rescue, disaster relief,...
CONTRIBUTED BY KEN MCFEETERS OPINION — Please let this letter serve as my formal appeal of the decision by the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee to refuse to review my candidate challenge regarding Tommy Tuberville and whether he...
By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA — Young authors exploring the empowering world of writing, 11-year-olds Jaliyah Wilson and Mackenzie Todd have co-written three books, showing others that no one is too young to follow their dreams. Todd...
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