By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com How do you spend your free time? Isabelle Watt spends hers making polymer earrings. Polymer earrings...
Community Articles
Gun Shop Going on Five Years in Smiths Station
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Rodney and Kristie Stariha began their business by providing firearm transfers. Which grew to selling...
Compassion
By BRADLEY ROBERTSON I have always been a feeler, a deep and wrestling feeler. And not just for myself, but for others as well. I’m beginning to...
Opelika, Auburn Chambers Hold Ribbon Cuttings
Axe Marks The Spot held its ribbon cutting last week. It is located at 223 S. 8th St. in downtown Opelika.Salsarita’s – Build your own tacos,...
Museum of East Alabama Receives Donation From Opelika Rotary Club Foundation
The Opelika Rotary Club Foundation recently donated $1,000 to the Museum of East Alabama. Opelika Rotarian Bert Harris, second from left, presented...
Girls STEPS, Inc. Hosts Open House in New Building
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Girls STEPS, Inc. now has a place to call home. “[Girls STEPS, Inc.’s] purpose is to empower, inspire...
Nonviolence Peace March, Rally to be held Aug. 7
CONTRIBUTED BYCAROLYN MORTON The Sixth Annual Nonviolence Peace March and Rally Against Violence in the Community will be held on Aug. 7 at 11 a.m....
Cookies by Kristi: Auburn’s Hidden Cookie Hotspot
By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer Kristi Maggard was your typical stay-at-home mom. Instead of continuing her work as a bank manager, she...
Auburn Area Community Theatre Announces Full 2021-2022 Season
Contributed by AACT Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) is excited to announce its full 2021-2022 season that kicks off in a few weeks. The season...