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After 50 years in business, Opelika’s Western Sizzlin’ closes doors

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It was in 1974 that the J. Harvey Hill family opened Opelika’s Western Sizzlin’ and 50 years later the restaurant has closed its doors for good.Operations Director James Cooper said he and owner Jimmy Hill decided...
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The Taylor downtown now pre-leasing for fall occupancy

CONTRIBUTED BY AREY GROUP OPELIKA — The Taylor, the first luxury multifamily development in Opelika’s historic downtown, is officially open for pre-leasing. The opening date is currently projected for Q3 2024.The desirable location in the heart of the historic...
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Community Champions honored at Midsummer Market

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At last weekend’s Midsummer Market, held at Heritage House in Opelika, business owners Valarie Canady and Dani Nelson honored fellow citizens with the second annual Community Champion Awards.This year the awards focused on...
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Martial arts school to host ‘Dad’s Day’ event promoting family safety

Proceeds to benefit Women’s Hope Family Clinic BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Red Wolf School of Martial Arts is hosting a Dad’s Day event on June 16 to help teach local families how to protect each other against harmful situations. The event costs $25 and...
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New Aubie Bobbleheads unveiled

New Aubie Bobbleheads unveiled

Jan 5, 2024

BY National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum To celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled two...

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