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Opelika Youth Competes for Junior Ranger

A local young man is a quarter-finalist in the Jr. Ranger competition. At stake is an appearance in “Ranger Rick” magazine and a $20,000 prize from wildlife expert and television personality Jeff Corwin. The boy’s mother, Jessica Fitch, describes him as a “natural...

Key Media earns awards in annual contest

‘If you’re not trying to improve, you are trying to fail’ BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Constantly striving to find ways to improve its products is one of Michelle Key’s, owner of Key Media LLC, goals. Key Media is the publisher of The Observer, LIVE Lee Magazine,...

Four Corners Ministries opens new thrift store in Opelika

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A new chapter for community giving has opened in Opelika. On June 17, Four Corners Ministries celebrated the grand opening of its newest thrift store, located at 820 Columbus Parkway (next to Angel’s Antiques and Flea Mall)....

Christian Care Ministries’ Community Kitchen feeds hundreds

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The clatter of pots, the murmur of conversation and the comforting scent of a homecooked meal fill the air at Christian Care Ministries’ Community Kitchen each Thursday morning. Here, amidst the bustling activity, a dedicated team...