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Maria Jewelers holds second annual First Responders Appreciation Sale

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Maria Jewelers is holding its second annual First Responders Weekend Appreciation Sale from Dec. 12-13 and providing a 30% discount to all responders and their immediate family. Maria Jewelers is located at 231 S. 8th St. in...

Six shows, one big milestone

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a six-week, six-show spring performance series.Anna Coxwell, the Arts Association’s new board president, said the association...

OPD Chief announces intent to retire in 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA After 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Opelika, Police Chief Shane Healey has announced he will retire on March 1, 2026. “Chief Healey has been a stellar leader and an exceptional public servant," said Mayor Eddie Smith....

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As a kickoff for the upcoming Empty Bowls event, the Rocky Brook Potters are holding 12 Days of Christmas with handcrafted ornaments, gift baskets and other items for sale from Dec. 8 through Dec. 20, with all proceeds going...
OPELIKA HEADS TO STATE 

OPELIKA HEADS TO STATE 

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Recent history had not been kind to Opelika High School in their rivalry against Auburn High School as the...

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Hattie B’s to open in Auburn 

Hattie B’s to open in Auburn 

CONTRIBUTED BYHATTIE B’S AUBURN — Hattie B's Hot Chicken, the nationally renowned, Nashville-based fast-casual eatery, will open at 121 N. College...

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