Monthly Art Walk will highlight local artists, charities BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With its unique ambiance and ideal location,...
The Fired Fox Art Studio opens in downtown Opelika
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A delicious way to raise funds for a good cause
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The city of Auburn has announced “Food Trucks for United Way,” a delicious way to support the United Way of...
Olympian Reita Clanton of Opelika assistant coach for inaugural team
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While Reita Clanton didn’t have the opportunity to participate in organized sports growing up in Opelika,...
Inaugural USA Team Handball Wheelchair National Team to compete in World Championship
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This summer the inaugural USA Team Handball Wheelchair National Team was formed in Auburn and will compete...
Roasted and toasted for a cause; Anders feels the burn
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Auburn Mayor Ron Anders demonstrated his good nature by being the target of a community roast event on...
Opelika Main Street begins hunt for new executive director
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET The search for a new executive director for Opelika Main Street has begun.Finding the right person can be like...
Solid waste disposal hot topic at Lee County Commission
BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Prior to the official start of Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting, there was a time...
100th Birthday
Lillian Dalton Miller of Auburn, pictured seated at the top of the stairs, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 10 with an old-fashioned picnic...
Opelika wins national Chamber of the Year
CONTRIBUTED BY ACCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce has been named winner of the 2024 Chamber of the Year Award, sponsored by GrowthZone...