O Town Ice Cream features flavors named for Opelika people, places By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Angela George is giving downtown Opelika “the scoop” on ice cream. Chunky Monkey Park, Pepperell Pralines, Main Street Mint Chocolate Chip, BigHouse Bubblegum and...

By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Most CEOs spend a large portion of their lives working to achieve their status as head of a company. That is not the case for 13-year-old Taylor Rosenthal. The Opelika Middle School student is founder and CEO of his company, RECMED...

'Garden in the Park' event slated for May 9 By Alison James Associate Editor Food, fun, handicrafts and fundraising await those who will attend Keep Opelika Beautiful’s annual Garden in the Park. The always-anticipated arts and crafts festival is set for May 9 from 8...

By Alison James Associate Editor When it comes to jewelry, Mark and Tammy Nelson have the experience to back up their claims of expertise – their business, Jewelry By Design, is celebrating 20 years of operation. Mark, an Opelika High School graduate, has been a...