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Beulah quarry will continue

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — During Monday nights Lee County Commission meeting, the commissioners took a vote on litigation regarding the potential Creekwood Quarry.The quarry, which has been a subject of contention in the county...

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...
A Proper Meal

A Proper Meal

Proper Prep Services Makes Eating Healthy More Convenient BY SAM DICHIARAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The popularity of fast-food restaurants should...

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CoLab Holds Ribbon Cutting

CoLab Holds Ribbon Cutting

Newly renovated CoLab  held a ribbon cutting last month with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.  CoLab offers private office space &...

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Auburn Talks Murals

Auburn Talks Murals

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Scott Cummings, Developmental Services executive director, presented a report to the Auburn City...

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Hope Remains In Downtown Opelika

Hope Remains In Downtown Opelika

BY THE OBSERVER STAFF EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika is mourning the loss of Maffia’s. One week ago, on July 21, Maffia’s burned to...

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