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‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers produce. Moises Gonzalez is working to make local products more available through his website FarmHub.On FarmHub, he...

The buzz about bees: Stay alert during swarm season

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Swarm season has arrived, and community members must be informed on what to do if they see a bee swarm. Seeing a swarm of bees can initially be intimidating but, if informed, people will realize there is nothing to be...

Friendship Walk set for April 13

BY KATIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The Best Buddies will host The Friendship Walk on Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 pm. at Dinius Park in Opelika.The Best Buddies program is a resource that partners participants with special needs with a buddy to grow...

Opelika police seek identification of man suspected of stealing from Anything Goes

CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA — On March 27, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a report of theft of property which occurred at Almost Anything, located at 221 South 9th St.On March 21, the suspect, a white male, entered the store at approximately 1:30...

Auburn Supports Emergency Services

Auburn Supports Emergency Services

Sep 20, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —The Auburn City Council met Tuesday night and approved an agreement with the East...

Week 4 Players of the Games

Week 4 Players of the Games

Sep 20, 2023

BEULAHJunior RB, LBDemarion Foreman14 carries for 137 yards, 2 TDs GLENWOODSenior QB Dallas CrowEntire Offense —Put up most points againtLSA since...

Opelika City Council Approves Agreement with The Taylor at Opelika LLC

Opelika City Council Approves Agreement with The Taylor at Opelika LLC

Sep 20, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —The Opelika City Council held a public hearing for a project agreement between the city of...

Search Continues for Missing Dog

Search Continues for Missing Dog

Sep 20, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA —With the outpouring of interest on social media, the Opelika Police Department (OPD) is hoping the public can assist in...

Race To Brighter Futures

Race To Brighter Futures

Sep 20, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY STORYBOOK FARMS OPELIKA —Storybook Farms will be hosting its Storybook Stakes fundraising event next week.WHAT IS STORYBOOK STAKES?It...

Auburn Oktoberfest Slated for Sept. 23

Auburn Oktoberfest Slated for Sept. 23

Sep 20, 2023

AUBURN —The sights, sounds and tastes of Germany are making their way to Ag Heritage Park in Auburn, Alabama, for Auburn Oktoberfest’s tasty...

City of Opelika Community Relations Department Earns National Award

City of Opelika Community Relations Department Earns National Award

Sep 20, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA —The city of Opelika Community Relations Department brought home a national Savvy award after attending the...

Sundilla Concert Series & Radio Hour presentsJon Shain, FJ Ventre

Sundilla Concert Series & Radio Hour presents
Jon Shain, FJ Ventre

Sep 20, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY SUNDILLA AUBURN —The Sundilla Concert Series will welcome Jon Shain and FJ Ventre to town on Friday, Sept. 22. Showtime at Pebble...

Student Mothers Can Succeed with Baby Steps

Student Mothers Can Succeed with Baby Steps

Sep 20, 2023

BY AUDREY KENT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Baby Steps, a National nonprofit organization founded in Auburn, is holding its annual Golden Gala on Nov....

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