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Red Clay Brewing named Downtown Business of the Year

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street has named Red Clay Brewing Company as the 2024 Downtown Business of the Year. The award was presented on Feb. 19 at the State of the City event hosted by the Opelika Chamber.Since opening its doors in...

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading northward from Mobile and New Orleans, and this weekend offers the chance to enjoy the festivities locally.Mardi Gras means...

Opelika officials express frustration over blocked railroad

Stopped train delays first responders, CSX unresponsive to city's concerns BY ANITA STIEFEL, EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to Opelika Police Lt. Ben Jones, on Feb. 14 at 12:13 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call about an individual in distress at a...

Fuller delivers his final State of the City address

BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered his final State of the City address Feb. 19 before a large crowd at The Southerly event center. Fuller is Opelika’s longest-serving mayor, elected in 2004 and re-elected to five consecutive...
Mr. Gatti’s Moves Forward

Mr. Gatti’s Moves Forward

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It appears that Mr. Gatti’s is still on its way to Opelika — at least, according to the...

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Ready, Set, Go Have Fun!

Ready, Set, Go Have Fun!

BY MICHELLE KEYAND KATIE KINGSTON OPELIKA — The sun is shining, schools are out for the summer and the children are clamoring for things to do. One...

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It’s All the Rage in Opelika

It’s All the Rage in Opelika

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Located at 1510 2nd Ave. in Opelika, Opelika Rage Room is set to open this summer. “We are...

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