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Cooking · OpelikaA 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 three te…See the Story
Bryson freezes out competition, advances to top five
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Opelika · OpelikaSister 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 a…See the Story
Opelika Songwriters Festival will feature Sister Hazel
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Opelika · OpelikaLast 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 he…See the Story
Family Fun Day connects local families to valuable resources
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Opelika · OpelikaBY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER SALEM — What better way to celebrate the blooming spring than exploring all the talented vendors during Hay Days at the Farm at Rocky Top, set for May 18 and 19.The farm, located at 2910 Lee Road 145 in Salem, will be open both days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5, with children under age four admitted free.Jan Lawrence, owner of The Farm at Rocky Top said she started Hay Days because she enjoys hosting compan…See the Story
The Farm at Rocky Top’s ‘Hay Days’ is May 18, 19
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Jesus · OpelikaBY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Submit to God. Humble yourself. Admit you need help. Surrender to Jesus. Ask Jesus to take over management of your life. This is the attitude one must have to become an authentic follower of Jesus. But pride stands in the way. Pride says, “I am capable of managing my own life, thank you.”I like the way James, the brother of Jesus, explains the need to give up being the CEO of your life. In his New Testament Letter, Ja…See the Story
What ‘Surrender to Jesus’ means
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Opelika · OpelikaBY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Our mailbox leads a rather solitary existence. It interacts with our mail carrier once a day, sees either Janice or me the same amount — and that’s it — except for the many vehicles that drive by. Only the vehicles don’t always drive by. One time during a rainstorm a car came off the road and ran over the mailbox before finally coming to a halt in our yard. Then recently, someone in a truck apparently brushed our mailbox…See the Story
A mailbox, a note and a good neighbor
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Opelika · OpelikaCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — A Church Choir Reunion Concert will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at the West Campus of Providence Baptist Church. The event is free, and everyone is invited.This concert will be a part of the weekend celebration honoring Dr. Thomas R. Smith, who is completing 50 years as music minister at Providence. Including both current members of the current church choir and former members who are returning, th…See the Story
Providence Baptist will host Choir Reunion Concert May 5
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Grand National · OpelikaCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika, the Lutzie 43 Foundation and Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National have joined efforts to bring awareness to safe driving.A new sign for the 43 Key Seconds Initiative was dedicated on April 11. The sign is located at the entrance to the resort on Grand National Parkway and is a prominent reminder for drivers to take 43 seconds to ensure a clear head, clear hands, clear e…See the Story
New Lutzie 43 sign posted on Grand National Parkway
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