BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER AUBURN — Community leaders and faith representatives gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6, to dedicate the new Community Market of East Alabama facility, celebrating years of volunteer service and expanded capacity to feed families in Lee County. Steve Reeves, president of the board of directors of the East Alabama Food Bank, opened the ceremony by thanking donors, the capital campaign committee and partner Baily Harris for...
CONTRIBUTED BY IRS MEDIA RELATIONS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, Jan. 26, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — When Jonathan Chandler received the call, he had to pray over what would be a tough decision. He had taken the head football coaching job at Montgomery Catholic less than a year ago, and his young family loved the community they had just spread roots in. In the end, the opportunity to return to Opelika High School to lead his alma mater proved to be just the opportunity he needed after checking the...
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — During Opelika City Council’s meeting on Tuesday night, the council approved a resolution authorizing an engagement letter with Gordon, Dana & Gilmore LLC for professional services related to a variance or nonconforming use for bed-and-breakfast properties in Opelika that was issued in the late 1980s.“This resolution would approve the hiring of a law firm to obtain what is, in effect, a second opinion on...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event series is coming to Opelika on March 11-15. With the path to nationals running through Alabama. Registration is open now on www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-opelika.“From a community standpoint, these are events that, whether you want to participate as a competitor if you're a pickleball player or a volunteer [there is a place for...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Bella’s Bridal is opening a new location in Opelika in the early spring of 2026 — bringing private suites and dedicated stylists to local brides, helping them say “yes” to the dress.“Bella’s offers a carefully curated selection of top bridal designers, with gowns that range from timeless and classic to modern and fashion-forward,” said Co-Founder and Owner Carol Riney. “We pride ourselves on having...
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BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — UAB Health System recently announced the appointment of Terri Poe, formerly of Opelika, as its inaugural Chief Nursing Executive following a competitive national search.According to the press release from UAB, Poe...
BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Registration is now open for spring and summer camps at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC), offering a variety of nature-based programs designed to engage children of all ages in hands-on outdoor...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER “I’ve had moms literally break down in tears because their child had never been able to get a full haircut before.”Jarvet Matthews OPELIKA — Catering to guys, young and old, Family Fades is a space where men can enjoy...
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