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City of Opelika opens European office

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, this office serves as a strategic...

Youth Development Center hosts Pinwheels for Prevention

Event raises awareness, aims to 'stomp out child abuse' In the photos above, Auburn Police Chief Cedric Anderson (left), Capt. Tammy Booth of the Lee County Sheriff's Office (center) and Capt. John Hester of the Opelika Police Department (right) received "LCYDC...

Stinson Breads offers authentic sourdough

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After offering their scrumptious homemade breads at drop off sites and providing breads to upscale restaurants for several years, Anna Claire and Matthew Stinson recently opened Stinson Breads in downtown Opelika. Having their...

Bryson freezes out competition, advances to top five

A Cooking with Cheese Curd update: Bryson McGlynn, AKA Cheese Curd, enjoyed a watch party of Episode 6 with his friends and family at O'Town ice cream shop in Opelika. BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — In this week’s Episode 6 of MasterChef...

Just brew it!

Just brew it!

Apr 21, 2021

By Lofton WheelesFor the Opelika Observer Boonie Hat Coffee Company is a new coffee shop that has recently opened in downtown Opelika. The shop is...

Mochi Donuts — The gluten-free option to satisfy your sweet tooth

Mochi Donuts — The gluten-free option to satisfy your sweet tooth

Apr 21, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Most everybody loves a good donut. Lately, everyone is talking about the free donuts you get by showing...

Sarah Ward Thomas: A Pioneer of Alabama’s Sickle Cell Research

Sarah Ward Thomas: A Pioneer of Alabama’s Sickle Cell Research

Apr 21, 2021

By OpelikaObserver Staff The death of Sarah Ward Thomas’s son, Todd Phillip Franklin Thomas, spurred the life-long Lee County resident to organize...

Public Hearing Set for Beulah Quarry

Public Hearing Set for Beulah Quarry

Apr 21, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Citizens in Beulah have been advocating against a potential quarry, proposed by Creekwood Resources LLC....

Proclamations, service awards main focus of council meeting

Proclamations, service awards main focus of council meeting

Apr 21, 2021

By Michelle KeyPublisher Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council issued a proclamation to former President Pro-Tem and Councilwoman Patsy...

Lee County Commission considers noise ordinance

Lee County Commission considers noise ordinance

Apr 20, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Lee County Commission considers noise ordinance By Hannah...

Gov. Ivey visits community vaccine clinic to applaud effort

Gov. Ivey visits community vaccine clinic to applaud effort

Apr 20, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was welcomed to EAMC’s vaccination clinic Tuesday to tour the operation and...

Proclamations, service awards main focus of council meeting

Local NAACP branch wants citizen input on Carver-Jeter Plan

Apr 19, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Carver-Jeter Revitalization Plan from the city of Opelika has been revamped. The plan has been...

Tuition will not increase for students at Auburn — housing rates will

Tuition will not increase for students at Auburn — housing rates will

Apr 16, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn University Board of Trustees announced on Friday morning that there will be no tuition...

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