By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — Earlier this fall, Opelika Main Street held its Main Street Awards and awarded Shree Summerlin with the Main Street Hero Award.“Over the years, I have proven my commitment to Opelika Main Street by being consistent and disciplined,” she said. “I believe this is a huge part of why I received the Main Street Hero award. I’m a recent graduate from Auburn University, majoring in both Philosophy and German and I...
Discovering a World War II hero: PFC Maryland J. Golden BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While the family of Pfc. Maryland J. Golden knew their father had served in World War II and suffered serious injuries, they didn’t realize the depth of his service until his jumper jacket was discovered. Finding the jacket — which they didn’t know existed — led to learning about their father’s bravery as a member of the 82nd Airborne...
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANThe Observer OPELIKA — Opelika True Value, a family-owned and operated hardware store, opened its doors for business May 1. Though still in its soft-opening phase, the new addition has given the Opelika community a taste of all that is to come with the business’ grand opening, scheduled in March 2026.True Value provides customers with an extensive selection of products including tools, equipment, lawn supplies, outdoor...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Historic charm and fall festivities meet, Heritage House is hosting two upcoming fall events to immerse attendees in fun and food. “Southern Gothic is a brand new event and is the brainchild of my wife/business partner Dani Nelson,” said Co-Owner Leif Espelund. “We describe it as a woven tapestry of music, performance and literary readings while being served a 4-course Gullah Geechee meal. Curated to be an...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVERAUBURN — Stamp has clothed the community for decades, through providing custom T-shirt options for businesses and organizations, as well as a retail storefront where people can walk in and buy artistic designs.“We’ve been open for 25 years, so at least enough people out there, definitely lots of Auburn fans come and shop for Auburn stuff,” said owner and operator Eric Stamp. “We have consistently done shirts for, or...
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BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Millennials and members of Generation Z are returning to church in growing numbers, and nowhere is that more evident than in the Auburn-Opelika community.Known as the “Quiet Revival” in the United States...
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer LEE COUNTY — With recent cases of violence locally, many online are expressing their fear and uncertainty in areas where they have long felt safe. Opelika Chief of Police Shane D. Healey is reminding locals of ways to be...
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