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OPL to host ‘Pete the Cat’ creator for talk, book signing

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER The Opelika Public Library will host an evening with "Pete the Cat" creator James Dean on Tuesday, May 14. This event, which will include an Author Talk and book signing, is recommended for all ages. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with all...

A night at the museum: Tasting for a good cause

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER With a variety of scrumptious dishes, beverages and silent auction items, the 9th Annual Taste of the Town was a lively event at the Museum of East Alabama in downtown Opelika on April 23.Restaurants and caterers offering appetizers to...

Opelika Songwriters Festival will feature Sister Hazel

Sister Hazel's first hit song, "All for You," topped the adult alternative charts in 1997. The band is the Friday night headliner for the Opelika Songwriters Festival on May 17. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Platinum-selling, iconic country/rock band, Sister...

Family Fun Day connects local families to valuable resources

Last year's Family Fun Day, hosted by the Lee County District Attorney's Office, featured many different activities for families to participate in. BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — With summer break nearing, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office...

Opelika prays over leadership

Opelika prays over leadership

Nov 8, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller welcomed residents, city employees, public servants and...

Ribbon cuttings – Nov. 9, 2023

Ribbon cuttings – Nov. 9, 2023

Nov 8, 2023

Pines Crossing golf course now open The new Pines Crossing golf course on E. University Drive in Auburn will challenge great players as well as...

Courthouse Square Glows for Epilepsy Awareness

Nov 8, 2023

PHOTOS BY JOHN HILLSMAN FOR THE OBSERVER The third annual Glow for Epilepsy event, hosted by Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc., was held Sunday, Nov....

Auburn Alumna Joins the Cast of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

Auburn Alumna Joins the Cast of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

Nov 8, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVERMINNESOTA —Antonisia Collins, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Auburn University, joined the Children’s Theatre...

Hay Days offered weekend of family fun, merchandise, more

Hay Days offered weekend of family fun, merchandise, more

Nov 8, 2023

PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER The Farm at Rocky Top hosted its annual Hay Days arts and crafts festival Nov. 4 and 5. Hay Days featured...

What’s Happening in Lee County – Nov. 9, 2023

What’s Happening in Lee County – Nov. 9, 2023

Nov 8, 2023

'Mary, Did You Know?' women's event is Nov. 12 CONTRIBUTED BY PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH OPELIKA— Providence Baptist Church will host Open Heavens...

School News for Nov. 2, 2023

School News for Nov. 2, 2023

Nov 3, 2023

PHOTOS WERE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OHS band wins three Best in Class awards BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika...

Community gets creative with costumes for fall festivals

Community gets creative with costumes for fall festivals

Nov 3, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Last week was full of fall events. Pictured are photos from the annual Fall Festival at the Opelika Sportsplex and...

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Nov 2, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. will hold its third annual Glow for Epilepsy event at the courthouse...

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