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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...

Hat’s off to the 2024 graduates!

We have so many photos from this year's graduation ceremonies. We have included links where photos can be viewed and in some cases - purchased. Auburn High School - Photos by John Hillsman...

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

OPELIKA'S EVENT The photos above are from the city of Opelika’s Memorial Day services, which featured invocation by Foundry Opelika Pastor Patrick Hitchman-Craig, Presentation of the Colors and wreath laying ceremony by Opelika Fire Department, the National Anthem...

Local man recounts being infected with Lyme Disease

BY DAN P. SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — For months, the joint pain and swelling in Rusty Herring’s feet was excruciating. Even something as simple as a trip to the bathroom first thing in the morning became unbearable as he searched for what was causing his...
I’ve got a ‘peeling’

I’ve got a ‘peeling’

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.,...

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My Dear Boy, Jack

My Dear Boy, Jack

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

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Glenwood is Golden

Glenwood is Golden

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

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Making the Grade: Venditori’s

Making the Grade: Venditori’s

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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