BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELILKA — Richard Patton moved from Mobile to Opelika when he was just six years old. He grew up attending...
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Plains Taproom hosts World Down Syndrome Day event
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES FOR THE OBSERVER March 21 is set aside to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day. What makes this day special is the remembrance...
Parents seek answers for canceled program
Parents of gymnasts met with city offiicials to discuss the future of the gymnastics program. BY DAVID BELL | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Parents of...
Coca-Cola breaks ground for sales center
Company brings $18 million investment to Auburn BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Last week, the city of Auburn welcomed in a new $18...
US Congress approves $7.2 million for AU airport
US Congress approves $7.2 million for AU airport CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The United States Congress has approved funding...
Alabama aims at ending distracted driving
New state law limits use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new state law seeks to drive down...
Opelika’s MasterChef Jr. salvages team challenge
Episode No. 3 BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — On the third installment of this season’s MasterChef Junior, which aired March...
Here Molly Girl wins gold at Montgomery ADDY Awards
Now headed to district competition CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Local marketing firm Here Molly Girl won three gold ADDYs and one public...
OPD mural featured at art exhibit
PHTOO BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER Murals from the Opelika Police Department were featured at a recent Opelika ArtHaus exhibition. The murals,...