By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Zaneta Heard uses art as a way to cope with grief. She lost her son and found solace in a creative...
A ‘God thing’: using art as a way to cope with loss
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Opelika Main Street to Host Annual On Tap Craft Beer Festival
Contributed by Opelika Main Street Tickets are now on sale for the annual Opelika Main Street On Tap craft beer event. This year’s event will take...
Alabama to keep current U.S. House seats
Contributed by the Office of Gov. Kay Ivey Alabama has grown to a total population of 5.03 million and will retain its current number of seven seats...
Opelika City Schools’ budget on track, despite pandemic
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
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. 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
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!
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
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Most everybody loves a good donut. Lately, everyone is talking about the free donuts you get by showing...