Community Articles

Twin City FOP Lodge No. 21 brings Christmas cheer to Lee Co. families through 58th annual toy drive

CONTRIBUTED TO  THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Twin City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 21 is spreading holiday cheer once again with its annual toy drive, which kicked off Nov. 2. The communitywide effort helps bring the magic of Christmas to local families...

Manning’s Magnolia Mercantile brings makers, history and community together downtown

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — What began as a retirement idea for Michael Manning quickly became something much bigger.Michael and his wife, Jeanne, are the husband-and-wife team behind Manning’s Magnolia Mercantile, a new community-focused marketplace in...

On the Tracks rescheduled for Nov. 6 in downtown Opelika

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER AUBURN-OPELIKA — Originally scheduled for Oct. 9, On the Tracks has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, due to inclement weather. Hosted by Opelika Main Street, the annual wine trail will return to downtown Opelika for an evening of wine,...

Revised rental licensing ordinance returns to Opelika council

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — A revised ordinance that would establish new business-license requirements for residential, commercial and short-term rental properties, as well as self-storage facilities, returned to the Opelika City Council for a first reading...
St. Dun’s Buns gives back

St. Dun’s Buns gives back

New Birth Outreach Ministries’ Naomi’s Home received a donation in support of its 12-month, faith-based discipleship and recovery program for women...

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Keys for Kids

Keys for Kids

Guests gathered at Spring Villa Lodge in Opelika on Sept. 24 for Keys for Kids, a dueling-piano fundraiser benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of...

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Understanding ALICE Month

CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY OPELIKA — This October, the United Way of Lee County is launching Understanding ALICE Month, a monthlong...

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