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Meet the new owners of Precious Cargo and Five Little Piggies

BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 7, Mallorie Ray and Ashton Smith became the new owners of Precious Cargo and Five Little Piggies, opening the doors in downtown Opelika. With five young girls between the two of them, they said seeing the doors...
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Recommit to healthier living during National Nutrition Month

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY WILSON | ACES AUBURN — Although New Year’s resolutions of eating better and exercising more may be distant memories, March provides a chance to recommit to a healthier lifestyle. That is because March is National Nutrition Month. For more than 50...
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Pediatric clinic proposed for former Opelika Chamber building on Ave. A

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — A local physician has proposed opening a pediatric and wellness clinic — a project that would bring a new medical service to downtown Opelika in the former Opelika Chamber of Commerce building, located at 601 Ave. A.During the...
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County celebrates new historical marker

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Sunday, March 1, the Auburn Heritage Association unveiled a new historical marker in front of the Lee County Courthouse.The Lee County Courthouse was built in 1896, and it was the second of its kind. The first was...
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Making a legacy out of lemons

Making a legacy out of lemons

Dec 16, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Grandma Val’s Lemonade and More is turning lemons into a legacy and is now offering bottled OG Lemonade and...

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Opelika names new police chief

Opelika names new police chief

Dec 10, 2025

The city of Opelika announced the appointment of Johnathan Clifton as the new Chief of Police on Wednesday, Dec. 10. A decorated leader with over 26...

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