James Dean, creator and illustrator of the beloved children’s book character, Pete the Cat, visited Opelika recently. Dean spoke and signed books at...
Illustrator James Dean brings ‘Pete the Cat’ to Opelika
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Music will fill the air in Opelika this weekend
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Songwriters Festival kicks off this Friday evening, offering a weekend full of music and fun. The...
Bryson shines in MasterChef Junior finale, part one
BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Young chef and fellow MasterChef Junior contestant Asher Niles flew all the way to Auburn/Opelika from...
Local family wins game show
BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika’s Harvis family were grand prize winners on the television game show Family Feud,...
A storybook ending for Glenwood
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — It played out like a storybook tale for Glenwood’s baseball team.In both schools’ last season in...
Anita Burton is retiring from the Opelika Public Library
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVEROPELIKA — Anita Burton, a cherished member of the Opelika Public Library (OPL) staff for the past 35 years, is retiring...
Summer Swing concert series underway in Opelika
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Every Tuesday evening, the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department hosts a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. at...
Opelika names Environmental Services director
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced the appointment of Jasen Spoon as the new director of Opelika Environmental...
Downtown Opelika’s Envy Salon celebrates 16th year
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As one of the longest operating businesses in downtown Opelika, Envy Salon on Railroad Avenue is...
