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Christmas in a Railroad Town returns on Friday

BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Historic downtown Opelika will come to life again this holiday season with the annual Christmas in a Railroad Town event, set for Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.Christmas in a Railroad Town features a wide range...

Southern Hospitality | Around the table with The Observer

Staff, writers, photographers offer favorite holiday recipes BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER As Christmas approaches, Observer columnists are finishing up their holiday articles, and photographers are working on one more special shot as the full time staff looks over...

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Dream Day Foundation Ambassadors

BY MARION SANKEY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Dream Day Foundation continues to inspire and uplift youth through transformative initiatives. Among its most impactful programs is the Dream Day Foundation Ambassador Program, established in 2023. Designed to develop...

SNASY: serving families who need special care on Auburn gamedays

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Just a few years ago, Dale Jackson was forced to cope with the fact that it would be immensely difficult to bring his special needs son, Colin, to an Auburn football game because of the care he required.That all changed when...
Honoring Our Veterans

Honoring Our Veterans

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The city of Auburn held its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor veterans and lay a wreath at...

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Floral Street Cell Tower Approved

Floral Street Cell Tower Approved

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — On Tuesday night, the Opelika City Council approved a request for a special use permit with...

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A Grand Ole Time

A Grand Ole Time

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —  It’s not every day you get to play on country music’s biggest stage. But for...

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Lee County Election Results

Lee County Election Results

BY WIL CREWS ANDMICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER'S NOTE: These results are not official. Results will be certified by election officials next week. LEE COUNTY...

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‘All Hands on Deck’

‘All Hands on Deck’

OPD Seeks Solutions with Community Support BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTHKENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— With rising concerns about crime in Opelika,...

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