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Hotel residents ordered to leave facility

BY ANITA STIEFEL | THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — “Less than 24 hours’ notice, and now what are we supposed to do?” asked 61-year-old Donald Preston, who along with more than a hundred other residents of the Springwood Hotel in Opelika were forced onto the street Tuesday...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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‘Love Like Bubba’

‘Love Like Bubba’

Aug 9, 2023

A funeral service for Opelika firefighter medic  Zachary "Bubba" Sorenson, who passed away in a single vehicle car accident the night of July...

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Getting Gatti’s Back

Getting Gatti’s Back

Aug 3, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY MICHELLE KEY OPELIKA -- Mr Gatti's Pizza, the beloved pizza restaurant chain, revealed this week a unique new...

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Mourning One of the Best

Mourning One of the Best

Aug 3, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —  Known as the guy who always had a smile on his face, Opelika Firefighter Medic Zachary...

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