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USA Pickleball Golden Ticket coming to Opelika

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event series is coming to Opelika on March 11-15. With the path to nationals running through Alabama. Registration is open now on...

Bella’s Bridal brings bling to finding the ring in downtown Opelika

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Bella’s Bridal is opening a new location in Opelika in the early spring of 2026 — bringing private suites and dedicated stylists to local brides, helping them say “yes” to the dress.“Bella’s offers a carefully curated selection of...

From Opelika to Italy: WWII letters tell a love story

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — In the winter of 1943, Charlie Plott was in Italy, receiving wine from locals grateful the U.S. soldiers were running “the Germans out of their towns and homes." He had recently arrived in the country after basic training at...

Remembering Woody Ross: 1949-2025

BY JOHN ATKINSONFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — You meet people in a number of ways. Through school or work. Through church or friends. Through speeding tickets or flat tires.My friendship with Woody Ross began through an index card on a bulletin board.Always one to do...