City of Opelika opens European office
City of Opelika opens European office

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, this office serves as a strategic hub for Opelika to engage with European investors and partners." I am thrilled to announce our partnership with TBIC, marking a significant step forward in our city's global...

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Youth Development Center hosts Pinwheels for Prevention
Youth Development Center hosts Pinwheels for Preve …

Event raises awareness, aims to 'stomp out child abuse' In the photos above, Auburn Police Chief Cedric Anderson (left), Capt. Tammy Booth of the Lee County Sheriff's Office (center) and Capt. John Hester of the Opelika Police Department (right) received "LCYDC Partners in Hopeful Futures" awards. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Pinwheels swirled in the wind at the Lee County Youth Development Center and Respite House on April 17, as...

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Stinson Breads offers authentic sourdough
Stinson Breads offers authentic sourdough

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After offering their scrumptious homemade breads at drop off sites and providing breads to upscale restaurants for several years, Anna Claire and Matthew Stinson recently opened Stinson Breads in downtown Opelika. Having their own bakery is a dream come true for the Opelika couple, who will serve authentic European style sourdough breads along with cookies and assorted pastries.The Stinsons will have...

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Bryson freezes out competition, advances to top five
Bryson freezes out competition, advances to top fi …

A Cooking with Cheese Curd update: Bryson McGlynn, AKA Cheese Curd, enjoyed a watch party of Episode 6 with his friends and family at O'Town ice cream shop in Opelika. BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — In this week’s Episode 6 of MasterChef Junior, entitled “Pancakes & Ice Cream,” the six remaining contestants were faced with two sweet treat challenges. First up was a pancake race.The young cooks were divided into...

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Opelika Songwriters Festival will feature Sister Hazel
Opelika Songwriters Festival will feature Sister H …

Sister Hazel's first hit song, "All for You," topped the adult alternative charts in 1997. The band is the Friday night headliner for the Opelika Songwriters Festival on May 17. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Platinum-selling, iconic country/rock band, Sister Hazel, will bring its energetic show to the Opelika Songwriters Festival on Friday, May 17. Fans can expect a high energy performance with some brand-new Sister Hazel songs as well...

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Family Fun Day connects local families to valuable resources
Family Fun Day connects local families to valuable …

Last year's Family Fun Day, hosted by the Lee County District Attorney's Office, featured many different activities for families to participate in. BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — With summer break nearing, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office is hosting its second Family Fun Day with the goal of presenting the various resources in the area. It will occur on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.“Family Fun Day is...

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City of Opelika opens European office

City of Opelika opens European office

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, this office...

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