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Opelika’s MasterChef Jr. survives second challenge

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — After winning the first challenge on last week's premier of MasterChef Junior, Bryson "Cheese Curd" McGlynn of Opelika had a bit of a scare in the second episode, which aired March 11."The theme of tonight's...

Trinity Christian School presents ‘The Sound of Music’ March 15, 16

BY NICHOLAS YOUNGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School will be bringing the hills back to life with their presentation of the musical “The Sound of Music.” The original Broadway play was produced in 1959 and became a massive hit, eventually receiving a...

Penquin Project debuts with the play ‘Annie Jr.’

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER Annie Jr. was staged last week by Opelika Community Theatre as the inaugural Penguin Project show. The Penguin Project is a theatre program designed to introduce young adults with disabilities to...

The Empty Bowls annual fundraiser set for April 20

Tickets available now, proceeds benefit Food Bank of East Alabama BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Since the Empty Bowls event was first held in 2014 by the Opelika Rocky Brook Potters, nearly $100, 000 has been raised for the Food Bank of East Alabama to...

Journals offer affirmation on front, outlet inside

Journals offer affirmation on front, outlet inside

Dec 1, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Khadijah Torbert, an Opelika native now living in Tuscaloosa, started a business this year that she hopes will...

Taking Steps Forward

Taking Steps Forward

Dec 1, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com A new sign in front of the Auburn University Student Center is a physical example of progress on Auburn...

Opelika Dawg Pound playing through the pandemic

Opelika Dawg Pound playing through the pandemic

Dec 1, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com If you’ve watched any football in 2020, you’ve become accustomed to players missing games due to...

Coffee Cat supports female artists and family businesses

Coffee Cat supports female artists and family businesses

Dec 1, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Coffee Cat has made a home for itself in downtown Auburn, as one of the popular coffee shops for locals...

Auburn Council votes against annexation and ‘no parking’ zones

Auburn Council votes against annexation and ‘no parking’ zones

Dec 1, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council met Tuesday night and voted against annexing 93.96 acres located on 1100...

Betsy Lynne Hall Ledoux shares a taste of “home”

Betsy Lynne Hall Ledoux shares a taste of “home”

Nov 30, 2020

By Ann Cipperly After living in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and various places in the United States, Betsy Lynne Hall Ledoux returned to her...

First Baptist pastor and new Opelika resident loving life in East Alabama

First Baptist pastor and new Opelika resident loving life in East Alabama

Nov 30, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Paul Dunbar moved to Opelika at the beginning of this year to become the new kids pastor at First Baptist. He...

First Baptist pastor and new Opelika resident loving life in East Alabama

Deadline to sponsor wreaths for Fort Mitchell Nov. 30

Nov 30, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor This year, although the annual event will look different because of COVID-19, there will still be wreaths laid on...

East Alabama YFC holds “Comedy Cafe”

East Alabama YFC holds “Comedy Cafe”

Nov 21, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor East Alabama Youth For Christ held its annual Comedy Cafe at First Baptist Church in Opelika on the evenings of...

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