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Brothers from Smiths Station win photo contest

CONTRIBUTED BY ALBBAA LEE COUNTY — On the opening weekend of the 2024 turkey season, brothers Declan and Logan Warrick hit the woods with their dad and cousin.The group spooked a group of turkeys early in the morning and then made a short drive to a family property in...

MELT restaurant brings legendary sandwiches to Auburn

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Since a local family opened a MELT franchise last month in Auburn, located at 1800 Samford Trace Court, Suite 240, the community response has been positive.Owner Operator Laura Huddleston said, “We are now at 100% normal business...

Cities of Auburn, Opelika host festivities this weekend

‘Burger Wars’ among three events in downtown Opelika on Saturday CONTRIBUTED BY HERITAGE HOUSE OPELIKA — Opelika will host three events downtown on Saturday, June 8, with rolling starts to maximize a day full of family friendly fun.Opelika Main Street will host...

Show’s end is just the beginning for local MasterChef Junior

Cooking prodigy Bryson McGlynn discusses TV experience Lee County pre-teen Bryson McGlynn, aka Cheese Curd, beat out dozens of aspiring young cooks for the honor of competing on national television on Season 9 of FOX’s MasterChef Junior, then he out-cooked 11 other...

Opelika City Schools’ budget on track, despite pandemic

Opelika City Schools’ budget on track, despite pandemic

Apr 28, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika City Schools Board met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday at revealed that the...

Lee County Commission discusses Beulah quarry

Lee County Commission discusses Beulah quarry

Apr 28, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Lee County Commission approved two items related to the potential quarry by CreekWood Resources,...

Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant to city of Auburn

Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant to city of Auburn

Apr 28, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $750,000 to help the city of Auburn recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The award is part of more than $40 million...

Jan Dempsey Community Art Center to host summer camps

Jan Dempsey Community Art Center to host summer camps

Apr 21, 2021

By Lofton WheelesFor the Opelika Observer The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) in Auburn will be hosting summer camps for kids ages four to...

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...

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