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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 Washington state to join Bryson McGlynn at a watch party for the show’s season finale, part one. OPELIKA — This week’s...

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, hosted by Steve Harvey.The Harvises first applied to be on the show in 2015 and were finally called to be contestants for...

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 the AISA, Glenwood defeated Lee-Scott Academy in three games to win the AISA 3A State Championship for the second year 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 this month. With her upcoming retirement, she is reflecting on the time she spent investing in the community and the...
The Observer Hires Managing Editor

The Observer Hires Managing Editor

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —The Observer has welcomed Anita Stiefel as its new managing editor.“Before moving to...

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Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 8

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 8

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —There are only two weeks remaining in the high school football season. Some local teams are in the...

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