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Sante Wine Bar & Shoppe open in Opelika

BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The newest hot spot for wine lovers, Sante Wine Bar and Shoppe, opened its doors on Nov. 20. The French-themed business is located on 113 S. 9th St. in Opelika.After a 12-year long friendship, co-owners Chris Tomlinson and...

Honoring Valor

Congratulations to our 2024 Public Safety Award Winners: -Emergency Management Professional of the Year Clint Knox - Emergency Medic of the Year Brandi Hines - Firefighter of the Year Battalion Chief Tracey Johnson -Police Officer of the Year Officer Chase Bridges -...

Opelika Pickleball Club presents city with check

The Opelika Pickleball Club presented the city of Opelika with a check in the amount of $100,000 during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Our club has experienced a stellar year. Opelika Parks and Recreation Director Sam Bailey and Club President Jim Young...

The Iron Bowl: An Alabama tradition rooted in rivalry and Thanksgiving

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR LIVE LEE MAGAZINE AUBURN — The Iron Bowl is more than just a football game — it's a cultural event that reverberates not just across the state of Alabama but across the nation. Held annually, usually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the game...
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

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...

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Bryson brings home the cheese!

Bryson brings home the cheese!

Local culinary prodigy wins MasterChef Jr. season nine BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Cheese Curd did it!Lee County’s own...

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