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Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant to city of Auburn

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $750,000 to help the city of Auburn recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The award is part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama under a special Community Development Block Grant program funded from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief...

Jan Dempsey Community Art Center to host summer camps

By Lofton WheelesFor the Opelika Observer The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) in Auburn will be hosting summer camps for kids ages four to 18, beginning on June 14 at 222 E. Drake Ave. City of Auburn Cultural Arts Director Sara Custer is coordinating the...

Just brew it!

By Lofton WheelesFor the Opelika Observer Boonie Hat Coffee Company is a new coffee shop that has recently opened in downtown Opelika. The shop is located inside Market Street Paint Shop at 116 S. 8th Street. Owner Luis Saavedra started the company after serving in...

Mochi Donuts — The gluten-free option to satisfy your sweet tooth

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Most everybody loves a good donut. Lately, everyone is talking about the free donuts you get by showing a vaccination card at Krispy Kreme. But what if you eat gluten free? Is there any way to enjoy a good donut without...
Letting God be God

Letting God be God

By Bruce Green My wife Janice is watching The Crown and is somewhere in the third season. There was an episode she wanted me to watch (Moondust)...

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Soaring South 8th Street

Soaring South 8th Street

By Ken Ward Special to the Opelika Observer While all of downtown Opelika has seen growth, recently new developments have drawn fresh traffic to a...

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Notes spell ‘LOVE’

Notes spell ‘LOVE’

By Beth Pinyerd As an early childhood teacher, I look forward to the month of February because of the many creative opportunities it offers for...

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The Power of Positivity

The Power of Positivity

By Bradley Robertson How we live day to day and the “posture” of which we approach life can make us or break us. We have a daily choice, to seek out...

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