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‘Steaking’ his claim: Bryson elevates to the challenge

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It was all about “Thyme Travel” on the seventh episode of MasterChef Junior, as the five remaining contestants were challenged to revamp the dishes they served on the first episode, using all the knowledge about...

City of Opelika opens European office

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, this office serves as a strategic...

Youth Development Center hosts Pinwheels for Prevention

Event raises awareness, aims to 'stomp out child abuse' In the photos above, Auburn Police Chief Cedric Anderson (left), Capt. Tammy Booth of the Lee County Sheriff's Office (center) and Capt. John Hester of the Opelika Police Department (right) received "LCYDC...

Stinson Breads offers authentic sourdough

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After offering their scrumptious homemade breads at drop off sites and providing breads to upscale restaurants for several years, Anna Claire and Matthew Stinson recently opened Stinson Breads in downtown Opelika. Having their...

Lolly Steiner resigns as Auburn Chamber President

Lolly Steiner resigns as Auburn Chamber President

Jan 21, 2021

Contributed by Auburn Chamber of Commerce Lolly Steiner, Auburn Chamber president, announced to the chamber membership that she will be resigning...

Lee County Schools COVID update

Lee County Schools COVID update

Jan 21, 2021

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Superintendent Dr. Mac McCoy gave an update on the COVID-19 situation in Lee County Schools during the school...

Auburn faculty holds meeting, discusses vote of no confidence against Provost

Auburn faculty holds meeting, discusses vote of no confidence against Provost

Jan 21, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com A group of over 1,300 met by a virtual webinar for an Auburn University Faculty meeting to discuss a...

Smiths Station holds Athletics Signing Day

Jan 21, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Seventeen student-athletes from Smiths Station High School announced their intentions to continue...

Dream Day Foundation holds 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Dream Day Foundation holds 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Jan 21, 2021

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Dream Day Foundation, with its partners (Kroger, Inc.; McDonald’s of Auburn, Opelika, Shorter and Tuskegee’...

OHS Wrestling falls to Auburn and Central, basketball teams rolling

OHS Wrestling falls to Auburn and Central, basketball teams rolling

Jan 20, 2021

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell WRESTLING The Opelika High Wrestling Team hosted Auburn and Central in the Mainstreet gym last week. The Tigers beat...

Creekwood Resources requests public hearing with ADEM

Creekwood Resources requests public hearing with ADEM

Jan 20, 2021

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Creekwood Resources, LLC has requested a public hearing with Alabama Department ofEnvironmental Management (ADEM)...

Auburn faculty holds meeting, discusses vote of no confidence against Provost

Southern Christian loses a thriller

Jan 20, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Last week, the Southern Christian Academy Patriots had one game cancelled due to COVID-19 and one that...

Warm up January days with steaming bowls of homemade soup

Warm up January days with steaming bowls of homemade soup

Jan 20, 2021

By Ann Cipperly Steaming, comforting bowls of soup are welcome on chilly January days. While soup is on the menu throughout the year, January is the...

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