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Opelika Jeter Convenience Center Reopens

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA  — The city of Opelika reopened the Jeter Convenience Center on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. The hours for the center will be Monday through  Friday from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.  The Opelika Environmental Services team has been...

When Life Gives You Lemons — Crush Cancer! 

CONTRIBUTED BYBML PUBLIC RELATIONS  ALABAMA — Applebee’s restaurants owned and operated by Apple American Group (AAG), a subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group — the world’s largest franchise operator — announced the kick off its annual fundraiser for Alex’s...

Son Volt to Perform at Standard Deluxe

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —  Son Volt will be performing at Standard Deluxe in Waverly Aug. 27. The band is embarking on a three month tour to support its new Doug Sahm tribute album, "Day Of The Doug," and to celebrate the 28th...

Nonprofits to Host a Breast Cancer Run Oct. 14

BY AUDREY KENT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Local nonprofit organizations are working together to host a breast cancer awareness run at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church. Saturday, Oct. 14, The Knee High Foundation and 100 Black Men of Greater Auburn/Opelika will...
Be a Santa to a Senior

Be a Santa to a Senior

CONTRIBUTED BY HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE OPELIKA — Home Instead Senior Care has been “adopting out” seniors in need in our area since 2003. “Be a...

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