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Bryson freezes out competition, advances to top five

A Cooking with Cheese Curd update: Bryson McGlynn, AKA Cheese Curd, enjoyed a watch party of Episode 6 with his friends and family at O'Town ice cream shop in Opelika. BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — In this week’s Episode 6 of MasterChef...

Opelika Songwriters Festival will feature Sister Hazel

Sister Hazel's first hit song, "All for You," topped the adult alternative charts in 1997. The band is the Friday night headliner for the Opelika Songwriters Festival on May 17. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Platinum-selling, iconic country/rock band, Sister...

Family Fun Day connects local families to valuable resources

Last year's Family Fun Day, hosted by the Lee County District Attorney's Office, featured many different activities for families to participate in. BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — With summer break nearing, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office...

The Farm at Rocky Top’s ‘Hay Days’ is May 18, 19

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER SALEM — What better way to celebrate the blooming spring than exploring all the talented vendors during Hay Days at the Farm at Rocky Top, set for May 18 and 19.The farm, located at 2910 Lee Road 145 in Salem, will be open both days from...

Community gets creative with costumes for fall festivals

Community gets creative with costumes for fall festivals

Nov 3, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Last week was full of fall events. Pictured are photos from the annual Fall Festival at the Opelika Sportsplex and...

Nourish Foundation boosting childhood wellness

Nourish Foundation boosting childhood wellness

Nov 2, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Founded in 2018, the Nourish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization co-founded by local pediatrician...

Stone & Ivy holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Stone & Ivy holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Nov 2, 2023

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Stone & Ivy, Lee County's newest wedding venue. The venue is located at 2611...

Lilies of the Field bringing joy and smiles to seniors

Lilies of the Field bringing joy and smiles to seniors

Nov 2, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Two-year-old Elliott Buffalo walks into the building, carrying a bouquet and says,...

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Nov 2, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. will hold its third annual Glow for Epilepsy event at the courthouse...

Club Photos | Nov. 2, 2023

Club Photos | Nov. 2, 2023

Nov 2, 2023

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Auburn mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, center, recently signed a...

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Nov 2, 2023

Team goes undefeated, outscoring opponents 262-0 BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy’s 2023 Pee Wee football team...

Lee Co. Commission approves ARPA funds for mental health

Lee Co. Commission approves ARPA funds for mental health

Nov 2, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission voted to approve a funding request for East Alabama Health...

Upcoming events for city of Auburn

Upcoming events for city of Auburn

Nov 2, 2023

Auburn's state of the city address set for Nov. 8 CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / BY DAVID DORTON AUBURN —The Auburn community is invited to the...

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