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Here Molly Girl wins gold at Montgomery ADDY Awards

Now headed to district competition CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Local marketing firm Here Molly Girl won three gold ADDYs and one public service award at the March 1 American Advertising Awards gala for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Montgomery...
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Opelika’s MasterChef Jr. survives second challenge

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — After winning the first challenge on last week's premier of MasterChef Junior, Bryson "Cheese Curd" McGlynn of Opelika had a bit of a scare in the second episode, which aired March 11."The theme of tonight's...
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Trinity Christian School presents ‘The Sound of Music’ March 15, 16

BY NICHOLAS YOUNGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School will be bringing the hills back to life with their presentation of the musical “The Sound of Music.” The original Broadway play was produced in 1959 and became a massive hit, eventually receiving a...
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Penquin Project debuts with the play ‘Annie Jr.’

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER Annie Jr. was staged last week by Opelika Community Theatre as the inaugural Penguin Project show. The Penguin Project is a theatre program designed to introduce young adults with disabilities to...
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The Good Times Pour In

The Good Times Pour In

May 17, 2023

Opelika Main Street's craft beer festival, "On Tap," returned to downtown Saturday, May 13, featuring beer from over 30 craft breweries from across...

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An Opelika Friday Night

An Opelika Friday Night

May 17, 2023

BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded...

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Remember. Respect. Revere.

Remember. Respect. Revere.

May 17, 2023

Opelika Police Department held its National Peace Officers Memorial Monday, May 15, at Opelika Public Library. The program featured a lunch provided...

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