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Red Clay Brewery releases world’s first-ever “Double Master” collaboration beer

Contributed by Monica Simpson-Ayon Master Brewer Kerry McGinnis of Red Clay Brewing Company has partnered up with Master Sommelier Emmanuel Kemiji of Miura Vineyards to create a line of experimental brews that introduce globally inspired flavors for the world’s first...

Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, City Attorney Guy Gunter visit Opelika Kiwanis Club

Contributed by Opelika Kiwanis Club Pictured Top: Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and Anthony Terling. Fuller shared some of the great things going on in the city of Opelika with the Kiwanis Club of Opelika. Pictured bottom: City Attorney Guy Gunter with two club members....

His Place, Hosanna Home honor graduates of program

By Michelle KeyPublisher His Place and Hosanna Home held a graduation ceremony for 10 men and four women last Saturday.The graduation was held at First Presbyterian Church in Opelika.His Place and Hosanna Home are Christ-centered, Bible based recovery homes for men...

A ‘God thing’: using art as a way to cope with loss

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Zaneta Heard uses art as a way to cope with grief. She lost her son and found solace in a creative outlet. Now her work, through her new business Chic Hippie Z, is available inside The Well in Opelika and Heard felt led...
‘Be the Light’

‘Be the Light’

The journey of hope and healing through mental illness By Shawn Kirkpatrick Opelika Observer Her journey began a little more than 10 years ago after...

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