Community Articles

The Empty Bowls annual fundraiser set for April 20

Tickets available now, proceeds benefit Food Bank of East Alabama BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Since the Empty Bowls event was first held in 2014 by the Opelika Rocky Brook Potters, nearly $100, 000 has been raised for the Food Bank of East Alabama to...

OCT’s Penguin Project to perform Annie Jr. March 7-10

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre’s Penguin Project will present the play Annie Jr. March 7-10.The Penguin Project creates opportunities for students in the community who have special needs to participate in the arts and showcase their...

Opelika sixth-grader competing on national television

Bryson McGlynn vies to be Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef Junior BY ANITA STIEFEL &ELESE MCKINLEY Bryson McGlynn, a sixth-grader from Opelika, was joined by his friends and family at O'Town to watch his debut on the cooking competition show MasterChef Junior. OPELIKA —...

Community storm shelter dedicated March 3

BEAUREGARD — A community storm shelter in Beauregard was dedicated to the 23 people who lost their lives on Sunday, March 3. The dedication was held at Beauregard Volunteer Fire Station No. 4, located at 14656 State Road 51.The Community Foundation of East Alabama...