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Food Bank of East Alabama celebrates its new building

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — After almost four years of waiting, the Food Bank of East Alabama was able to host an open house to celebrate its new building last week.Back in 2020, the food bank planned an open house in March to...

‘Cheese Curd’ update

Crisis strikes on episode 4: Where's the meat? BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — On this week’s episode of MasterChef Junior, Opelika’s 11-year-old Bryson McGlynn had a close call, but once again his skill on the grill reigned supreme.For the second...

Cottonseed Studios presents Chris Renzema at The Railyard

BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELILKA — Richard Patton moved from Mobile to Opelika when he was just six years old. He grew up attending Opelika City Schools, eventually graduating and moving to Tuscaloosa where he earned a degree in advertising from the...

Plains Taproom hosts World Down Syndrome Day event

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES FOR THE OBSERVER March 21 is set aside to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day. What makes this day special is the remembrance that 3/21 represents a third copy of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down Syndrome. Two of the three owners of The...

Southern Christian shows promise, struggles on the road

Southern Christian shows promise, struggles on the road

Jan 14, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com It was another tough week for the Southern Christian Patriots as the varsity boys fell to 0-4. On...

Trinity rings in the new year, drops home opener

Trinity rings in the new year, drops home opener

Jan 14, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com After ending 2020 with a strong performance, Trinity Christian’s Varsity Boys basketball team began the...

Opelika City Council reverses decision on alcohol license for Cracker Barrel

Opelika City Council reverses decision on alcohol license for Cracker Barrel

Jan 14, 2021

By Michelle KeyPublisher In a 4:1 vote with the nay vote coming from Ward 3 Councilman Robert Lofton, the Opelika City Council approved an alcohol...

Cooper Uncaged

Cooper Uncaged

Jan 13, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Sharife Cooper made his debut for Auburn against Alabama on Jan. 9, and he did not disappoint. The...

Auburn Football: Derek Mason and Mike Bobo an ideal pairing for Bryan Harsin’s coaching staff

Auburn Football: Derek Mason and Mike Bobo an ideal pairing for Bryan Harsin’s coaching staff

Jan 13, 2021

By JD McCarthyOpelika Observer Brian Harsin used extreme versatility to build Boise State into a program that not only competed above its weight...

Serve comforting, hearty Italian dishes on cold January days

Serve comforting, hearty Italian dishes on cold January days

Jan 13, 2021

By Ann Cipperly On cold January days, hearty Italian dishes provide comforting meals that everyone in the family will enjoy and savor. Whether it is...

Lee County citizens continue to fight potential quarry

Lee County citizens continue to fight potential quarry

Jan 13, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Three Lee County residents attended the first Lee County Commission meeting of 2021 to ask the...

Creekwood Resources responds to concerns about Shady Grove Quarry

Creekwood Resources responds to concerns about Shady Grove Quarry

Jan 13, 2021

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Citizens of Beulah have raised concerns about the Shady Grove Quarry, a potential granite quarry in Beulah for...

Southern Christian shows promise, struggles on the road

Opelika Exchange Club accepting Book of Golden Deeds nominations

Jan 13, 2021

Contributed by theOpelika Exchange Club The Opelika Exchange Club annually recognizes the city’s outstanding sheriff deputies, local policemen,...

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