by The Observer Staff | Dec 3, 2024 | Community, Featured
BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The newest hot spot for wine lovers, Sante Wine Bar and Shoppe, opened its doors on Nov. 20. The French-themed business is located on 113 S. 9th St. in Opelika.After a 12-year long friendship, co-owners Chris Tomlinson and...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 3, 2024 | Community, Featured
Congratulations to our 2024 Public Safety Award Winners: -Emergency Management Professional of the Year Clint Knox – Emergency Medic of the Year Brandi Hines – Firefighter of the Year Battalion Chief Tracey Johnson -Police Officer of the Year Officer Chase...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 3, 2024 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded a total of $2.3 million in federal funds to ensure support for children and adult victims of abuse, sexual assault and other types of cruelty in multiple counties in Alabama.The funding came from...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 3, 2024 | Community
BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ariccia Cucina Italiana, located inside the Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center, continued its Thanksgiving tradition by providing meals to local first responders.“We are feeding our first responders...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 3, 2024 | Community, Featured
The Opelika Pickleball Club presented the city of Opelika with a check in the amount of $100,000 during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Our club has experienced a stellar year. Opelika Parks and Recreation Director Sam Bailey and Club President Jim Young...