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Sante Wine Bar & Shoppe open in Opelika
BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The newest hot spot for wine lovers, Sante Wine Bar and Shoppe, opened its doors on Nov. 20. The...
Honoring Valor
Congratulations to our 2024 Public Safety Award Winners: -Emergency Management Professional of the Year Clint Knox - Emergency Medic of the Year...
Opelika Pickleball Club presents city with check
The Opelika Pickleball Club presented the city of Opelika with a check in the amount of $100,000 during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Our...
The Iron Bowl: An Alabama tradition rooted in rivalry and Thanksgiving
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR LIVE LEE MAGAZINE AUBURN — The Iron Bowl is more than just a football game — it's a cultural event that reverberates not just...
A-O Habitat for Humanity dedicates 77th home
BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Lamb family received the keys to their new home on Bedell Avenue in Auburn last week during a...
Auburn Mayor honors citizens lighting the way
BY DAVID BELL | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the conclusion of his State of the City Address on Nov. 12, Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, Jr., presented six...
Public library employee honored for 43 years of service
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — Diane Kindred-Heard began her employment with the City of Opelika on Sept/ 7, 1987 as a library...
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...