By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Taylor Sumrall, owner of downtown Opelika’s handmade jewelry maker Taylor Made Designs, recently received an...
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Lee County athletes medal in the National Special Olympic Games in Seattle
By Michelle Key Editor The Lee County Special Olympics team, along with other athletes from Alabama, competed in the National Special Olympic Games...
‘Downtown Loves You Back Week’ scheduled for July 30 – Aug. 3
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Opelika Main Street’s third annual “Downtown Loves You Back Week” will be held July 30 - Aug. 3. Interim Opelika...
‘Sales Tax Holiday’ slated for July 20-22
By Anna Riley For the Opelika Observer The state of Alabama will hold its 13th annual "Sales Tax Holiday" lasting from 12:01 a.m. July 20 through...
Opelika Main Street introduces board of directors
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor For more than 30 years, Opelika Main Street has worked to preserve and cultivate a strong economy in the heart of...
Opelika City Council preview 3-D rendering of new police headquarters
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Members of the Opelika City Council viewed a 3-D architectural rendering of the city’s new police department...
Mama Mocha’s Coffee Emporium opens on 1st Avenue in Opelika
'Stay fluid and build your dream' By Michelle Key Editor After months of hard work, sweat and late night coffee drinking, Mama Mocha’s Coffee...
Opelika attorney named one of state’s ’10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction’
Special to the Opelika Observer The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Alabama’s Criminal...
Former Auburn University running back Pettway joins the East Alabama Predators
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Former Auburn University running back Kamryn Pettway is the newest member of the Gridiron Developmental Football...