Community Articles

Produce now offered at Dollar General on Lee Rd. 621 in Opelika

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Dollar General (DG) announces it recently remodeled its store at 20 Lee Road 621 in Opelika and now offers produce in addition to the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.“At Dollar General,...

OCT’s Black History Showcase is Feb. 16-18

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theater is once again sharing black history through a showcase Feb. 23-25. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.“The Black History Showcase is an outreach program that we do for...

2024 Church Directory

ANGLICANThe Good Shepherd Anglican Church3015 Opelika Road, Opelika APOSTOLIC HOLINESSGod’s House of Prayers Holiness Church301 Highland Ave., Opelika334-749-9672 BAPTISTBeulah Baptist Church5500 Lee Road 270, Valley334-705-0538 AFB - Cooperative Baptist Fellowship128...

Goodwill to offer free tax preparation

Households with incomes under $64,000 are eligible to participate CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER COLUMBUS — For over 10 years, Goodwill has partnered with the IRS to provide free tax preparation services for the community. The program, often referred to as VITA...
Fishing Rodeo Set for May 13

Fishing Rodeo Set for May 13

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / SARAH COOK AUBURN — The 29th annual Fishing Rodeo will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the...

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Guests Get a Taste of Opelika

Guests Get a Taste of Opelika

OPELIKA — As the sun lowered on the horizon in the back of the Museum of East Alabama Tuesday evening, music and tantalizing aromas began to drift...

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Boogie on down 280

Boogie on down 280

WAVERLY — Hundreds turned out to the Old 280 Boogie at Standard Deluxe in Waverly, Alabama, on April 22. Kicking off the night before and running...

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The Coffee Shop Is in Good Hands

The Coffee Shop Is in Good Hands

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Joshua Dairen and his wife, Keema, are the proud new owners of The Coffee Shop in downtown...

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The Fair Is Back in Town

The Fair Is Back in Town

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Spring weather is here, and that means it is time for the fair to return to Opelika. Modern...

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