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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Farm at Rocky Top’s ‘Hay Days’ is May 18, 19

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER SALEM — What better way to celebrate the blooming spring than exploring all the talented vendors during Hay Days at the Farm at Rocky Top, set for May 18 and 19.The farm, located at 2910 Lee Road 145 in Salem, will be open both days from...
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Party Like It’s Mardi (Gras)

Party Like It’s Mardi (Gras)

Feb 22, 2023

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...

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Sundilla to Present Buddy Mondlock

Sundilla to Present Buddy Mondlock

Feb 16, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY SUNDILLA AUBURN — Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Buddy Mondlock returns to Sundilla on Thursday, Feb. 23. Showtime at the AUUF is...

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