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O Grows Houseplant Swap connects potted plants and people

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Connecting people over potted plants, O Grows is hosting a Houseplant Swap on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika.“The O Grows plant swap is something that we do in collaboration with a house plant swap group...

Baking up blessings: St. Dun’s Buns shares the love

MUSTANGS AND HEROES PROGRAM/EXTENDED HEARTS FOUNDATION - The Mustangs and Heroes Program is an initiative that connects veterans and first responders with the healing power of horses. Through equine-assisted therapy, participants experience emotional support, stress...

Rural Renaissance Roadshow coming to Opelika Nov. 10–12

CONTRIBUTED BY GROUNDSWELL OPELIKA — The 2025 Rural Renaissance Roadshow will be held in Opelika Nov. 10–12, bringing together more than 200 local leaders from across the nation to focus on rural resilience in energy, food, water and healthy housing systems.Andrew...

ALDI offering a full Thanksgiving meal for $40

CONTRIBUTED BY ALDI OPELIKA — For years, ALDI has offered the lowest per-person price on a Thanksgiving meal compared to nationwide retailers. This year, the country’s fastest-growing grocer continues that tradition by offering a Thanksgiving feast for prices even...

Expanding care & building careers at Auburn Fire

Expanding care & building careers at Auburn Fire

Oct 28, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — A medical emergency can strike at any moment, and when it does, firefighters are often the first to...

Sheriff Jay Jones announces intention to run for reelection

Sheriff Jay Jones announces intention to run for reelection

Oct 28, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THE JAY JONES FOR SHERIFF CAMPAIGN OPINION — This past week, I confirmed my intention to qualify for reelection to the office...

Hunt launches campaign for Lee County Sheriff’s Office

Hunt launches campaign for Lee County Sheriff’s Office

Oct 28, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CAM HUNT CAMPAIGN OPINION — Lee County native, Marine Corps veteran and former Deputy Sheriff Cam Hunt has officially...

Ribbon cutting for new Spring Villa lodge planned

Ribbon cutting for new Spring Villa lodge planned

Oct 28, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Spring...

Travis Harrison selected for Alabama leadership class

Travis Harrison selected for Alabama leadership class

Oct 21, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPEIKA TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — Auburn-Opelika Tourism is proud to announce that Travis Harrison, Experience & Marketing...

Be a sweetie — feed the needy

Be a sweetie — feed the needy

Oct 21, 2025

Sign up for the 11th annual Homemade Sweet Treats: CandyLand of Giving edition BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Donate sweet treats...

Young adults lead resurgence in church attendance

Young adults lead resurgence in church attendance

Oct 14, 2025

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Millennials and members of Generation Z are returning to church in growing numbers, and nowhere is that...

Opelika National Night Out

Opelika National Night Out

Oct 14, 2025

Staying safe in Auburn-Opelika

Staying safe in Auburn-Opelika

Oct 14, 2025

By Kadie TaylorThe Observer LEE COUNTY — With recent cases of violence locally, many online are expressing their fear and uncertainty in areas where...

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