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The Tales of Sydney: A local children’s book treasure

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local author Kay Whaley and illustrator Kathy Hamrick have teamed up once again to bring readers the fourth story in the Tales of Sydney, a children’s book collection that follows the journey of Sydney, a Portuguese Water...

Get your ‘Cookie Fix’ in downtown Auburn

BY SAM VISE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — There’s a new aroma coming to downtown Auburn, and it’s a sweet one. Cookie Fix, the popular Birmingham-based bakery, is set to open its doors this fall, promising to become the city's newest sweet spot. With a menu of warm, gooey...

Building plans for peace in Opelika and beyond

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika hosted an event on Sept. 22 titled “About Peacebuilding in 2026 and Beyond for a More Perfect Union.”Peacebuilding thoughts were presented by Clifford Jones, LTG. Ron...

MasterChef All-Stars Live welcomes MasterChef Junior Bryson McGlynn to the show

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Multi-City Tour brings fan-favorite TV chefs to for Live Cooking competitions with audience participation. MasterChef All-Stars Live! is a high-energy stage show based on the hit competition series with live cooking battles, fan...

COMMUNITY OUTRAGED BY DESTRUCTION OF EAGLES’ NEST

COMMUNITY OUTRAGED BY DESTRUCTION OF EAGLES’ NEST

Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Fish & Wildlife investigating after issuing developer permit to cut tree BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER AUBURN — Last week, community members...

Auburn mayor: State of the city is ‘vibrant’

Auburn mayor: State of the city is ‘vibrant’

Nov 20, 2024

2024 Lamplighter Awards presented to community’s best and brightest BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Mayor Ron Anders delivered his...

Miele assembles first appliance at Opelika plant

Miele assembles first appliance at Opelika plant

Nov 20, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Miele, manufacturer of premium domestic home appliances, has officially commenced production at its...

Lee County EMA team lends expertise to help with hurricane recovery

Lee County EMA team lends expertise to help with hurricane recovery

Nov 20, 2024

BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Authorities in North Carolina benefitted from the experience of Lee County Emergency Management...

Habitat ReStore offering decorated Christmas trees

Habitat ReStore offering decorated Christmas trees

Nov 20, 2024

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Want to enjoy a beautiful Christmas tree in your home, but don’t want (or don’t have time) to put it...

Opelika to spend more than $1.1 mil on park lighting

Opelika to spend more than $1.1 mil on park lighting

Nov 20, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — During Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting, two bids and two resolutions...

Sheriff’s Foundation virtual auction begins Nov. 22

Sheriff’s Foundation virtual auction begins Nov. 22

Nov 19, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Foundation (LCSF) will hold its inaugural online silent auction Nov. 22 through Dec....

Opelika Main Street holds Downtown Open House

Opelika Main Street holds Downtown Open House

Nov 13, 2024

The Observer sponsors free photographs with Santa Claus

Keep Opelika Beautiful declares ‘Holiday Light Fight’

Keep Opelika Beautiful declares ‘Holiday Light Fight’

Nov 13, 2024

First-ever event promises a dazzling celebration of community spirit CONTRIBUTED BY KOB OPELIKA — Keep Opelika Beautiful (KOB) announces its...

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