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Opelika native to appear on Jeopardy! Second Chance

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika native Andrew Whatley is set to appear on the television game show Jeopardy! in its Second Chance Tournament.Whatley is the son of Charles and Ann Whatley. He grew up in Opelika's Beauregard community and now works as a...

Lee Co. Literacy Coalition to offer technology workshop

CONTRIBUTED BY LCLC LEE COUNTY — Lee County Literacy Coalition is partnering with the Affordable Connectivity Program and SwaCONNECT to host a Literacy Wonderland outreach event on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is designed to bridge the digital...

Three families to spend Christmas in new Habitat homes

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Stone Martin Builders team and Trade Partners took the leadership role to plan and build three homes for three families in three months in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.Maj. (Ret.) Daniel P. Hatcher, Habitat Board...

What’s happening Lee County

A compilation of upcoming events World-renowned pianist Jan Mulder to perform at historic Trinity Church CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA ­— Moving Forward Methodist Church will present a Christmas concert featuring internationally renowned Dutch pianist and...
Fall Boogie Brings the Beats

Fall Boogie Brings the Beats

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER Music lovers flocked to Waverly, Alabama, on Saturday, Oct. 15, for the annual Fall 280 Boogie at the...

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A Fall Oktoberfest for All

A Fall Oktoberfest for All

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER Touted as the state's largest event of its kind, the city of Auburn hosted its annual Octoberfest...

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Glow Kids Glow

Glow Kids Glow

The Lee-Chambers 2022 "Glowdeo" and Kids Glow Show took place at Cowboy Church of Lee County in Waverly Friday, Oct. 14. Barrel racing, pole...

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On the Tracks is Back

On the Tracks is Back

CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street’s annual On the Tracks wine trail returns to downtown Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 9...

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