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Every step for freedom, Second Annual Warriors for Freedom 5K

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy Squared [Worthy2], an organization advocating for those exploited by commercial sex or sex trafficking, is holding the Second Annual Warriors for Freedom 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m. at the Opelika...

Alabama to Host Sweet Home 250 Semiquincentennial Festival

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTEVALLO — The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL) will present Sweet Home 250 — Where Freedom Feels Like Home, Alabama’s official celebration of America’s 250th birthday, July 3–4, 2026 at American Village. The two-day...

Annual Taste of the Town scheduled April 28

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With the area’s best restaurants serving a variety of scrumptious dishes, the annual Taste of the Town will provide an exciting evening, featuring food and beverages, a silent auction and music on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 to...

History is brewing: Opelika Main Street announces inaugural Downtown Opelika Coffee Crawl

CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Get ready to sip, stroll and support local. Opelika Main Street is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever Downtown Opelika Coffee Crawl, taking place on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This inaugural...
Fun and local literacy at OPL

Fun and local literacy at OPL

BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner will be the keynote speaker for the Third Annual...

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