Operation Christmas Decor
With the holiday season around the corner, the people of Opelika begin preparations for hosting families, sharing laughter and spreading the joy which comes along with the time of the year. For Bill Schwenk & Robbie Hughes, co-owners of Bill...
‘Tis the Season For Joy
Located along a popular route for Auburn students and transits alike, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, or the Jule, brings the entire community together to experience visual arts. Open since 2003, the museum provides a creative...
Merry Christmas to ALL
Luanne Helms, and her son Jake, host annual Christmas events geared toward Opelika’s population with special needs. Jake, 22, was diagnosed with autism in 2001 and epilepsy in 2012. “Jake is nonverbal but he is very capable and active in the community,â€...
Bill and Robbie’s Excellent BBQ Adventure
Bill Schwenk and Robbie Hughes once were ranger roommates. Now, the two coown a barbecue business, “Bill and Robbie’s Excellent BBQ Adventure.†In October 2020, Schwenk was newly out of the military and Hughes was out of work. Hughes randomly called up...
Ring The Bells
Every Christmas season, you’ll see the Kiwanis Club of Opelika at a different location around town, Santa hats on and ringing bells to raise money. This year, the Kiwanis Club will be at the Sam’s Club on Bent Creek Road on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We...
Christmas In The Magic City
Highway 280 is portal to a plethora of day trips out of Auburn. Taking a left onto the highway and driving a swift two hours down the road lands a traveler in the beautiful city of Birmingham, Alabama. As Christmas nears, take a trip to Birmingham to see the...