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Southern Crossing to Reopen on 8th Street

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com OPELIKA — Southern Crossing is learning how to move forward. The business owners, Mike and Valerie Smith, held a live video update last week to share with patrons and community members the future of Southern Crossing...

Barbecue Block Party to Benefit ‘No More Shacks’

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Alabama Rural Ministry (ARM) will be hosting a barbecue block party Aug. 27 at the ARM office ahead of its annual “No More Shacks” campaign. Those interested will be able to buy a ticket for either a...

Area Utilities Respond to New EPA Guidelines

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA UTILITIES LEE COUNTY — Water utilities across the region are reviewing processes for water testing and treatment in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement in June of revised guidelines on the levels of certain...

Postal Service Expands Next-Day Delivery Options

CONTRIBUTED BY USPS ALABAMA — The U.S. Postal Service recently launched USPS Connect — a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing and enhanced operational precision to meet evolving business package delivery...

Bradley Byrne first candidate to visit all 67 Alabama counties

Bradley Byrne first candidate to visit all 67 Alabama counties

Jan 15, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer Bradley Byrne's campaign announced today that Bradley is the first United States Senate candidate to visit all 67...

Lee County Emergency Management Agency prepares for ‘severe weather event’ on Saturday

Lee County Emergency Management Agency prepares for ‘severe weather event’ on Saturday

Jan 10, 2020

By Michelle KeyPublisher Emergency Management Specialist and Public Information Officer Rita Smith concluded a meeting Friday morning to discuss the...

Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers on First Avenue to soon reopen under new ownership

Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers on First Avenue to soon reopen under new ownership

Jan 8, 2020

By Morgan Bryce Editor Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers on First Avenue in downtown Opelika will reopen later this month under new ownership. Timothy and...

Opelika pianist travels to Washington D.C. to perform for White House employees

Opelika pianist travels to Washington D.C. to perform for White House employees

Jan 8, 2020

By Morgan Bryce Editor Last month, Opelika resident Christi Gibson checked one item off her bucket list: performing on a Steinway piano inside the...

OHS graduate, Atlanta-based filmmaker T.W. Ballew releases trio of short films

Jan 8, 2020

By Morgan Bryce Editor Four years of hard work has finally paid off for Opelika High School graduate and Atlanta filmmaker T.W. Ballew, who released...

Country legend Travis Tritt to perform in Auburn on Jan. 26

Country legend Travis Tritt to perform in Auburn on Jan. 26

Jan 8, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer Enjoy an evening with the legendary Travis Tritt at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on Jan. 26. Tritt...

Lee County Sheriff’s Office held personal safety and protection course on Friday

Lee County Sheriff’s Office held personal safety and protection course on Friday

Jan 8, 2020

By Morgan Bryce Editor In response to the recent slew of violence seen recently in East Alabama, the Lee County Sheriff's Office offered its second...

25th Annual Beekeeping Symposium set for Feb. 1

25th Annual Beekeeping Symposium set for Feb. 1

Jan 8, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer A lot of people are buzzing about the 25th Annual Beekeeping Symposium. At this year’s symposium, beekeepers with...

‘Little Free Pantry of Beulah’ opened in late December to meet the needs of the community

‘Little Free Pantry of Beulah’ opened in late December to meet the needs of the community

Jan 8, 2020

By Morgan Bryce Editor Spotting a need in her community, Beulah resident Grace Spain decided to create and open a “Little Free Pantry” last month in...

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