By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Gov. Kay Ivey’s state-wide mask mandate expires today at 5 p.m. However, businesses are taking...
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Potential Whataburger headed for Auburn
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Whataburger may be on its way to downtown Auburn, and Toomer’s Corner. The burger chain may...
Second Community Vaccine Drive Happening April 13-15
Contributed by Opelika Housing Authority East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) and Opelika Housing Authority arecollaborating to provide a COVID-19...
Botanic: A new experience coming to Opelika
By Lofton WheelesFor the Opelika Observer From the creators of Crepe Myrtle Café, Blooming Colors and Chicken Salad Chick comes a new place that...
‘These heroes persevered’
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com There are those who walked away from East Alabama Medical Center after surviving COVID-19 and there are...
Opelika’s Mayor Gary Fuller gives annual address
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Despite a hard year, Opelika is still thriving after 2020. Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller touted that fact in...
Don’t be an ‘Ope-loser’
Contributed bythe city of Opelika The city of Opelika is excited to announce a new anti-litter campaign and event. In April, the city will launch...
Ghee — and its health benefits — are found inside The Well
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Have you picked up a batch of ghee in the store before? Do you know what ghee is? Ghee is a form of...
Smiths Station to hold Clock Tower dedication April 2
Contributed by thecity of Smiths Station The city of Smiths Station will hold a Clock Tower Dedication Ceremony on April 2 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time....