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Bessie Coleman featured at Opelika library’s story hour

Life of first Black female aviator told by niece BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Public Library (OPL) recently hosted a story hour about the life of Bessie Coleman, the first African-American female Aviator, told by Bessie’s great niece, Gigi...

‘FarmHub’ directly connects consumers with local farmers

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Opelika is home to an abundance of farmers, but few community members eat the foods these local farmers produce. Moises Gonzalez is working to make local products more available through his website FarmHub.On FarmHub, he...

Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley

Gregory Michael Markley, a beloved husband, son and brother, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 67. A funeral service was held in the Chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home on April 6 and he was laid to rest April 10 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.Markley,...

Mayor notes growth in State of the City address

Pictured above left, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered the annual State of the City address to a packed house. In the center photo are, from left, Anna Jones, Malisa Hanson and Rosasanna McGinnis, who represented the Opelika Public Library, which the Chamber named...

‘He’s my hero’

‘He’s my hero’

Feb 24, 2021

By Michelle KeyPublisher For Brandon Taylor and his mother, last Friday morning was like most every other morning; they were up early. “My mom,...

Create old-fashioned comfort meals with a variety of meatloaf recipes

Create old-fashioned comfort meals with a variety of meatloaf recipes

Feb 24, 2021

By Ann Cipperly While we were glad to see a new year, so far it has not kicked in to be a great deal better. We are hopeful for better days ahead,...

Smiths Station boys fall to Fairhope to end season

Smiths Station boys fall to Fairhope to end season

Feb 24, 2021

By JD McCarthyFor the Opelika Observer The Smiths Stations boys’ impressive season came to a close in Fairhope Friday. The Panthers fell to Fairhope...

EAMC donates land to Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

EAMC donates land to Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

Feb 24, 2021

Contributed by EAMC In an effort to improve health care for residents of East Central Alabama, East Alabama Medical Center has donated a parcel of...

I’ve got a ‘peeling’

I’ve got a ‘peeling’

Feb 24, 2021

I Love Juice Bar now in Auburn Contributed to the Opelika Observer I Love Juice Bar has relocated to Auburn’s downtown area at 109 N. College St.,...

AHS Ace Club holds third annual Black History Program

AHS Ace Club holds third annual Black History Program

Feb 24, 2021

By Wil CrewsFor the Opelika Observer The Auburn High School Afro Cultural Education (ACE) Club presented its third annual Black History Program on...

My Dear Boy, Jack

My Dear Boy, Jack

Feb 24, 2021

By Kayla EvansFor the Opelika Observer Relationships are one of the most valuable parts of life. Toby Warren beautifully demonstrated this in his...

Glenwood is Golden

Glenwood is Golden

Feb 24, 2021

Corbett helps Lady Gators top Clarke Prep to win State Title By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Looking back to the beginning of the...

Making the Grade: Venditori’s

Making the Grade: Venditori’s

Feb 24, 2021

By Stacey Patton Wallace I know this review is 10 days past Valentine’s Day, but since my first one ran before the holiday, this one had to be after...

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