Community Articles

Bryson “ducks” under the wire, heads to finale

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The semifinal of MasterChef Junior took on a more serious tone than previous episodes, with the four remaining young cooks challenged to keep up with world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay as he prepared one of his...

Pepperell Branch-Waverly Trail now open

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The community’s newest recreational and nature trail officially opened to the public April 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. The Pepperell Branch-Waverly Trail is located on Waverly...

Local egg artist’s work displayed at White House

BY JUSTIN MILLER, ACES AUBURN — As an Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist, Brigid McCrea works with 4-H members and small flock producers on a variety of poultry-related topics. In her personal time, she is an egg artist, depicting beautiful scenes on...

Refurbishing underway for Victorian porch Santa statues

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Victorian Front Porch Tour has been a favored holiday celebration in Opelika for the past 30 years, and thanks to a restoration project of the Christmas sculptures currently underway, it’ll hopefully continue another 30...
Juneteenth On The Square

Juneteenth On The Square

The city of Opelika kicked off local Juneteenth celebrations June 16 at Courthouse Square in downtown. Beginning at 6 p.m. the free, family-friendly...

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Give Me Jesus Project

Give Me Jesus Project

In November 2022, First United Methodist of Opelika celebrated 40 years of Rick Lane’s ministry serving youth in Lee County. At the same time, the...

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