Community Articles

Citizens seek ‘Justice for Tias’; march planned Sept. 7

BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — A crowd of citizens gathered at Christ Temple Holiness Church in Opelika last week for a “Justice for Tias” rally. Participants expressed grievances around the fatal shooting of a citizen by an Opelika police officer at Century Park...

Bison Bistro opens at SUSCC, offers fresh dining options

BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On July 8, Bison Bistro by FRANKY JUNES opened its doors at Southern Union State Community College, offering a new dining option on campus. The restaurant is operated by Rick Lanier, a seasoned cook with years of experience,...

India Palace brings international flavor to Auburn

BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The area’s newest restaurant for those who love international cuisine is India Palace, which opened earlier this month at 1100 S. College St., Suite 101, in Auburn.Chef Sanjay Chowdhury prepares traditional Indian...

Nurses Honor Guard provides Nightingale Tributes

CONTRIBUTED BY ELESE MCKINLEY FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In March 2023, Amanda Simmons founded the Nurses Honor Guard of the East Central Alabama Region, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the careers and contributions of deceased nurses.Through...
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

OPELIKA'S EVENT The photos above are from the city of Opelika’s Memorial Day services, which featured invocation by Foundry Opelika Pastor Patrick...

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Bryson brings home the cheese!

Bryson brings home the cheese!

Local culinary prodigy wins MasterChef Jr. season nine BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Cheese Curd did it!Lee County’s own...

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Local Memorial Day events set

Local Memorial Day events set

Members of the Opelika Fire Department are pictured during last year’s Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in Opelika. Purple Heart recipient to...

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