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Opelika Decked Out for Veterans Day

A group of Opelika citizens gathered at courthouse square on Veterans Day to distribute American flags across downtown Opelika. 2022-11-11 Veterans Day Flags 2022-11-11 Veterans Day Flags

Second Saturday Winds Back The Clock

On the second Saturday of every month, a group of history re-enactors gather at the Lee County Historical Society Museum in period attire to demonstrate their arts and crafts. Blacksmiths work at the forge, spinners and weavers are in the textile room, the gardeners...

First Baptist’s Fall Festival Draws Crowd to Courthouse Square

First Baptist Opelika's second annual Fall Festival was held Sunday, Oct. 30, at Courthouse Square in Opelika. From 4 to 7 p.m., thousands gathered to enjoy festivities including bouncy houses, a basketball competition between Auburn Mayor Ron Anders and Opelika Mayor...

Villains Come Out at Night

Opelika's Villains Ball took place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Heritage House in Opelika. A DJ and stunt performers entertained those dressed up as rogues, wretches and ne'er-do-wells. All attendees enjoyed a ball, a costume contest and eats from local...

‘Cookies, chalk and cops’ event honors law enforcement

‘Cookies, chalk and cops’ event honors law enforcement

Sep 16, 2020

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Photos by Robert...

Pharmavite delivers gift cards to first responders last week

Pharmavite delivers gift cards to first responders last week

Sep 16, 2020

LOCAL HERO SEEKS TO UPLIFT THE COMMUNITY ONCE AGAIN THROUGH MUSIC

LOCAL HERO SEEKS TO UPLIFT THE COMMUNITY ONCE AGAIN THROUGH MUSIC

Sep 16, 2020

Courtesy ofDominique Treadwell On Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, be encouraged, refreshed and revived with local hero and recording artist Timotheus...

Full Moon Bar-B-Que launches Giveback Program

Full Moon Bar-B-Que launches Giveback Program

Sep 16, 2020

Courtesy of FullMoon Bar-B-Que Full Moon Bar-B-Que announced the launch of a statewide giveback program titled ‘Backpack Blessings’ to provide food,...

Sundown Concert Series coming to Kiesel Park

Sundown Concert Series coming to Kiesel Park

Sep 13, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The leaves will soon change colors and the air will get cooler. Auburn Parks and Recreation is preparing...

12th Annual Storybook Farms Derby Day finishes strong

12th Annual Storybook Farms Derby Day finishes strong

Sep 10, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Derby Day 2020 at Storybook Farm was a success, complete with coverage of the Kentucky Derby, a Dapper...

Wreaths Across American encourage national remembrance of 9/11

Wreaths Across American encourage national remembrance of 9/11

Sep 9, 2020

Wreaths Across America wants to honor the “Freeport Flag Ladies” and those affected by 9/11, by uniting in national flag waving on Sept. 11 Courtesy...

Junior League of Lee County awards grants to four local organizations

Junior League of Lee County awards grants to four local organizations

Sep 9, 2020

Ceremony celebrates groups committed to serving girls and young women in Lee County Courtesy of JuniorLeague of Lee County Junior League of Lee...

Jule Collins Smith Museum reopens

Jule Collins Smith Museum reopens

Sep 5, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Life begins to move on and places that have been closed since March are reopening, like the Jule Collins...

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