By Observer Staff The Observer was awarded second place in the ‘General Execellence’ category for their division in this years Alabama Press...
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‘The Dining Winos’ chronicle culinary experiences, trips in weekly blog
By Morgan Bryce Editor Each week, John Mark and Meredith Davis share their culinary experiences from some of the area’s best fine-dining...
12th annual ‘Waverly Tomato Showdown’ scheduled for July 27
By Morgan Bryce Editor Observe judging of some of the area’s finest homegrown tomatoes or add it to your own handcrafted BLT during the 12th annual...
Local musicians can trade-in and recycle old strings for new ones at upcoming event
Special to the Opelika Observer Local musicians attended a free recycle and restring event at American Guitar Boutique in Phenix City on June 29....
Opelika Main Street’s July 27th ‘On Tap’ event to feature craft beers from around the region
By Morgan Bryce Editor Opelikans can sample some of the best local and regional craft beers during Opelika Main Street’s “On Tap” event July 27 from...
BackTheBadge Lee County to host benefit expo in Opelika July 19
By Morgan Bryce Editor BackTheBadge Lee County is holding a benefit and shopping expo July 19 at Opelika’s Village Event Center to raise money for...
Acclaimed strings group ‘Act of Congress’ to perform July 19 at Pebble Hill as part of Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series
Special to the Opelika Observer Act of Congress will perform July 19 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Pebble Hill as part of Sundilla Acoustic Concert...
Auburn’s inaugural ‘Food and Wine Festival’ Saturday raises $10,000 for The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lee County
By Bradley Robertson Special to the Opelika Observer Amongst a green lawn, large white tents and droplets of rain, Auburn offered its first Food and...
Opelika High School cheerleaders excel at recent camp
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders recently attended UCA camp on the campus of Ole Miss. Throughout the...