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Sante Wine Bar & Shoppe open in Opelika

BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The newest hot spot for wine lovers, Sante Wine Bar and Shoppe, opened its doors on Nov. 20. The French-themed business is located on 113 S. 9th St. in Opelika.After a 12-year long friendship, co-owners Chris Tomlinson and...
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Honoring Valor

Congratulations to our 2024 Public Safety Award Winners: -Emergency Management Professional of the Year Clint Knox - Emergency Medic of the Year Brandi Hines - Firefighter of the Year Battalion Chief Tracey Johnson -Police Officer of the Year Officer Chase Bridges -...
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Opelika Pickleball Club presents city with check

The Opelika Pickleball Club presented the city of Opelika with a check in the amount of $100,000 during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Our club has experienced a stellar year. Opelika Parks and Recreation Director Sam Bailey and Club President Jim Young...
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The Iron Bowl: An Alabama tradition rooted in rivalry and Thanksgiving

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR LIVE LEE MAGAZINE AUBURN — The Iron Bowl is more than just a football game — it's a cultural event that reverberates not just across the state of Alabama but across the nation. Held annually, usually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the game...
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‘On the Road to Good Health’

‘On the Road to Good Health’

Oct 19, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Health care is about to become more accessible to Opelika’s underserved communities....

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On the Tracks is Back

On the Tracks is Back

Oct 19, 2022

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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Auburn Holding Holiday Toy Drive

Auburn Holding Holiday Toy Drive

Oct 19, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Public Safety Services is holding its annual Auburn Toy Drive campaign designed to assist families...

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