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Downtown Opelika’s Envy Salon celebrates 16th year

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As one of the longest operating businesses in downtown Opelika, Envy Salon on Railroad Avenue is celebrating its 16th year. Over the years, owner Holly Surrency has received awards for expert hair styling and colorings,...

They’re Back!

Local farmer's markets announce plans for summer Auburn's City Market open starting May 18 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — City Market, Auburn Parks and Recreation’s weekly farmer’s market, will return for the summer beginning May 18. The market will be held each...

Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after Thomas Kidd Davis III. as the “Thomas Kidd Davis III Memorial Bridge.” Davis and several members of his family were in...

Stamp Out Hunger: Letter carriers to collect for food bank

Leave canned goods by your mailbox for pick up on May 11 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Food Bank of East Alabama is asking for the community’s support on May 11 by participating in Stamp Out Hunger, the largest single-day food drive in the country...

The city of Opelika announces registration dates for ‘Citizen’s Police Academy’

The city of Opelika announces registration dates for ‘Citizen’s Police Academy’

Feb 12, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer The City of Opelika Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizen’s Police Academy. The Academy...

Mayor Gary Fuller gives ‘State of the City’ address last week

Mayor Gary Fuller gives ‘State of the City’ address last week

Feb 12, 2020

By Natalie Anderson Staff Reporter The present and future of Opelika was a highlighted topic of discussion during the 6th annual “State of the City”...

County commission approves hiring of Christopher Tate as new director of Lee County Emergency Management Agency

County commission approves hiring of Christopher Tate as new director of Lee County Emergency Management Agency

Feb 11, 2020

By Morgan Bryce Editor In a 3-2 vote at the end of Monday’s meeting, the Lee County Commission approved the hiring of Christopher Tate as the new...

Opelika City School Board approves two resolutions opposing proposed granite quarry, legislation to extend school hours

Opelika City School Board approves two resolutions opposing proposed granite quarry, legislation to extend school hours

Feb 7, 2020

By Morgan BryceEditor The Opelika City School Board approved two major resolutions during a specially called meeting on Thursday afternoon. The...

2-1-1 Day on Feb. 11 celebrates Human Service Number

Feb 6, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer Feb. 11 is National 2-1-1 Day, in recognition of the free, user-friendly phone number that connects people to...

Baker Street Digital relocates, opens office in the heart of downtown Opelika

Baker Street Digital relocates, opens office in the heart of downtown Opelika

Feb 6, 2020

By Morgan Bryce Editor Enticed by the growing arts scene and creative feel of downtown Opelika, Trey Gafford of Baker Street Digital has relocated...

Community members speak out against proposed quarry site

Community members speak out against proposed quarry site

Feb 6, 2020

By Natalie Anderson Staff Reporter During a specially called meeting held at City Hall last Friday, community homeowners and business owners were...

Acclaimed author, columnist Sean Dietrich to hold book signing in Opelika on March 16

Acclaimed author, columnist Sean Dietrich to hold book signing in Opelika on March 16

Feb 6, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer Meet author Sean Dietrich at the Opelika Books-A-Million location for a book signing event featuring his new book...

Nashville singer-songwriter Sarah Clanton to make her Sundilla debut on Feb. 21

Nashville singer-songwriter Sarah Clanton to make her Sundilla debut on Feb. 21

Feb 6, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer Sarah Clanton will be bringing her cello-playing talents to Sundilla in her inaugural performance on Feb. 21 at the...

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