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Local band, Trace Co., is hosting a fundraiser concert for summer tour

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — An Opelika-based worship band, Trace Co., is holding An Evening With Trace Co., a fundraiser concert on May 1 at the Railyard. Tickets are $10 at the door, and the event includes food tricks, ice cream and coffee starting at 5...

Caffeine and community at Greystone Teahouse

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Enjoy a comforting hot or refreshing cold cup of tea and community. Ross House Coffee has opened a new location in the Greystone Mansion. Housed in the historic Auburn building, Greystone Teahouse offers a variety of teas, sweet...

Bluegrass Festival set to return to University Station RV Resort

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM AUBURN — The Bluegrass Festival at University Station RV Resort returns Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, bringing three days of live music, local vendors and family-friendly fun to Auburn. Gates open daily at 9...

Rainbow Picnic to celebrate autism acceptance

BY ABBEY CRANKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A local nonprofit is inviting families to come together for a free event in downtown Opelika for an evening of inclusion, community and celebration.Compassionate Hands of Hope will host its inaugural Autism-Acceptance Rainbow...

Farmers Market brings produce from farm to table

Farmers Market brings produce from farm to table

Jul 15, 2025

Obituaries | Week of June 23, 2025

Obituaries | Week of June 23, 2025

Jun 24, 2025

COL. JOHN CHARLES FLOURNOYWith profound sadness and deep respect, we announce USAF Col. (Ret.) John C. Flournoy, age 88, of Opelika passed away...

Opeika Chamber hosts annual meeting, awards ceremony

Opeika Chamber hosts annual meeting, awards ceremony

Jun 3, 2025

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held it’s 84th Annual Meeting on June 30, where new officers and board...

Late collapse ends LSA’s first ASHAA state tournament

Late collapse ends LSA’s first ASHAA state tournament

May 20, 2025

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OXFORD — It was a season of firsts for the Lee-Scott Academy softball team as it made the jump to the Alabama High...

Lee County Relay for Life honors cancer survivors

Lee County Relay for Life honors cancer survivors

May 6, 2025

Goodwill breaks ground on new store in Auburn

Goodwill breaks ground on new store in Auburn

May 6, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY GOODWILL SR AUBURN — Goodwill broke ground on May 1 for a brand new retail store and donation center in Auburn, marking a significant...

Lunsford named director of Circles Opelika

Lunsford named director of Circles Opelika

Apr 29, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY PRF INSTITUTE OPELIKA — On Sept. 15, 2023, Circles Opelika officially became a program of the PRF Institute, marking a pivotal moment...

A Day is a hit with fans

A Day is a hit with fans

Apr 15, 2025

Photos by Robert Noles

Log a Load for Kids raises money for Children’s hospital

Log a Load for Kids raises money for Children’s hospital

Apr 15, 2025

Photo caption:Pictured are Debra Schneider, director of CHIPS of Children’s of Alabama, Carmon Maddox with Children’s Miracle Network, Mandy Cain,...

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