The Observer would like to wish a happy anniversary to our staff photographer, Robert Noles. He and his wife Alice celebrated their 50th year...
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Opelika Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards
Insure with a Rose was named Business of the Year in the 1-10 employees category. Brooke Kastner, vice president of Auburn-Opelika Tourism, right,...
Local yarn shop hosts events for crafters
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVEROPELIKA — All Strung Out Yarn Shop hosted community crafters for Worldwide Knit in Public Day earlier this month and...
Church Directory | Updated June 20, 2024
ANGLICANThe Good Shepherd Anglican Church3015 Opelika Road, Opelika APOSTOLIC HOLINESSGod’s House of Prayers Holiness Church301 Highland Ave.,...
Flag Day ceremony held to celebrate new Habitat home
Local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter presents flag to homeowners PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER Auburn Opelika Habitat for...
After 50 years in business, Opelika’s Western Sizzlin’ closes doors
BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It was in 1974 that the J. Harvey Hill family opened Opelika’s Western Sizzlin’ and 50 years...
The Taylor downtown now pre-leasing for fall occupancy
CONTRIBUTED BY AREY GROUP OPELIKA — The Taylor, the first luxury multifamily development in Opelika’s historic downtown, is officially open for...
Community Champions honored at Midsummer Market
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At last weekend’s Midsummer Market, held at Heritage House in Opelika, business owners Valarie Canady and Dani...
History of the Opelika Country Club 1927-1957
BY FRAN MCCURRY PLOTTFOR THE OBSERVER Author’s Note: Almost all of the information about the clubhouse of the Opelika County Club was learned from...
