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Zēk’s 37 brings the Big Serve with even bigger hearts

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE— Zēk’s 37 is more than just a pizza shop and cafe; it also serves local people experiencing hunger through its Big Serve events and a pay it forward board.“Zēk’s 37 was a 30-year dream that my husband and I have had,” said...

Celebrate Christmas in July

Play ‘Singo Bingo’ to benefit holiday ‘Shop with a Cop’ BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This July, Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew is adding holiday cheer to its charity bingo nights, which are held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 830 N. Railroad Ave. in Opelika....

Opelika Youth Competes for Junior Ranger

BY STEVEN STIEFEL | FOR THE OBSERVER A local young man is a quarter-finalist in the Jr. Ranger competition. At stake is an appearance in “Ranger Rick” magazine and a $20,000 prize from wildlife expert and television personality Jeff Corwin. The boy’s mother, Jessica...

Key Media earns awards in annual contest

‘If you’re not trying to improve, you are trying to fail’ BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Constantly striving to find ways to improve its products is one of Michelle Key’s, owner of Key Media LLC, goals. Key Media is the publisher of The Observer, LIVE Lee Magazine,...
Honoring Valor

Honoring Valor

Congratulations to our 2024 Public Safety Award Winners: -Emergency Management Professional of the Year Clint Knox - Emergency Medic of the Year...

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OT times 4: AU wins 43-41

OT times 4: AU wins 43-41

The Tigers dominated the first half, then the Aggies tied things up forcing four overtimes. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE...

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