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City Council News | Aug. 8, 2024

Opelika Council recognizes YouthBuild Program graduate BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —Opelika’s Mayor Gary Fuller and the city council recognized Montravious Turpin as Opelika Housing Authority’s First “YouthBuild” Program Graduate during Tuesday...

The Fired Fox Art Studio opens in downtown Opelika

Monthly Art Walk will highlight local artists, charities BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With its unique ambiance and ideal location, The Fired Fox Art Studio is set to become a central spot for creativity in the community.The new art studio opened its...

A delicious way to raise funds for a good cause

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The city of Auburn has announced “Food Trucks for United Way,” a delicious way to support the United Way of Lee County. This community-focused initiative will bring a variety of food trucks to different Auburn locations during...

Olympian Reita Clanton of Opelika assistant coach for inaugural team

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While Reita Clanton didn’t have the opportunity to participate in organized sports growing up in Opelika, and never heard of team handball until she was 22 years old, she was part of the 1984 USA Women’s Olympic Handball Team....
Hanwah Looks Towards the Future

Hanwah Looks Towards the Future

Hanwha Cimarron, LLC, hosted the groundbreaking for its new manufacturing facility last week in Opelika. Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller provided remarks...

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Isaac’s Homemade Lemonade A Hit

Isaac’s Homemade Lemonade A Hit

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Isaac Jones wanted a dirt bike. As his mother, Alexis Meniefield, said, he is “mister need for speed”....

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