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Juneteenth events planned in Auburn, Opelika

BY ANITA STIEFEL AND KADIE VICKTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There will be several events to commemorate Juneteenth this year, starting with Auburn’s third annual celebration and a family fun day in Opelika this weekend, as well as Opelika’s Juneteenth on the Square next...

After 50 years in business, Opelika’s Western Sizzlin’ closes doors

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It was in 1974 that the J. Harvey Hill family opened Opelika’s Western Sizzlin’ and 50 years later the restaurant has closed its doors for good.Operations Director James Cooper said he and owner Jimmy Hill decided...

The Taylor downtown now pre-leasing for fall occupancy

CONTRIBUTED BY AREY GROUP OPELIKA — The Taylor, the first luxury multifamily development in Opelika’s historic downtown, is officially open for pre-leasing. The opening date is currently projected for Q3 2024.The desirable location in the heart of the historic...

Community Champions honored at Midsummer Market

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At last weekend’s Midsummer Market, held at Heritage House in Opelika, business owners Valarie Canady and Dani Nelson honored fellow citizens with the second annual Community Champion Awards.This year the awards focused on...
Johnny Lawrence: A Servant

Johnny Lawrence: A Servant

by hannah lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Lee County mourned one year without Johnny Lawrence on July 31. We published this story...

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United Way Kicks Off Campaign

United Way Kicks Off Campaign

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The United Way of Lee County kicked off its annual campaign by packing 20,000 meal kits for local people...

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Descendants to Open Aug. 13

Descendants to Open Aug. 13

By Hannah Lesterhlester@ opelikaobserver.com Don’t you want to be evil? Sounds like a strange question. But when asked by Maleficent to her teenage...

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Auburn Schools To Require Masks

Auburn Schools To Require Masks

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com  The Auburn City School Board voted during its meeting on Tuesday to require masks/face coverings...

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