Events Articles

Party Like It’s Mardi (Gras)

The Krewe De Tigris Mardi Gras Parade was held in downtown Auburn Saturday, Feb. 18. Scroll through photos below. PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER

Walters’ Gas & Grill Gets National Attention

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Last Thursday night, Walters’ Gas and Grill in Opelika was featured on the national television show “Restaurant: Impossible” after it was revamped last October by show host Robert Irvine and his team. Penny and Robert Walters,...

Buc-ee’s to Host Hiring Event Feb. 20-22

CONTRIBUTED BYRACHEL AUSTIN AUBURN  — Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain of country stores and gas stations, is looking for smiling faces to join its team in Auburn, Alabama. Buc-ee’s Auburn will bring 250 new jobs to the area with starting pay ranging between $17...

OTC’s Black History Showcase Kicks Off Feb. 17

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA THEATRE COMPANY OPELIKA  — The second annual Black History Showcase produced by NAACP-Act/So, R.E.A.C.H. Ministries and Opelika Theatre Company (OTC) kicks off this weekend, Feb. 17 through 19, with an amazing local and national talent...
Nourish, AL hosting virtual 5k

Nourish, AL hosting virtual 5k

By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer Nourish, AL is having its inaugural 5k on April 22-25 to honor Earth Day and raise money for its nonprofit....

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Rob’s Ribs set opening date

Rob’s Ribs set opening date

By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer Rob’s Ribs, a faction of Butcher Paper BBQ of Opelika, has announced its grand opening date for April 19 and...

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