BOE approves HOSA trip (4-25-14)

By Donna Williamson Opelika Observer   The Opelika City Board of Education at Tuesday’s meeting gave approval for Opelika High School’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) to participate in the national competition in Orlando, Fla. Ten students and one...

Opelika spring sports hit the road

BY: D.MARK MITCHELL   This is the stretch run for several spring sports. The girls and boys tennis teams traveled to Mobile Wednesday to participate in the 2014 AHSAA Class 6A State Tournament. The girls and boys track teams will travel to Smiths Station today...
OHS grad introduces rural trash pickup

OHS grad introduces rural trash pickup

By Daniel Chesser Staff Writer One of Opelika’s native sons is utilizing his entrepreneurial spirit to take out the trash in Lee County. Literally. Willie Philpot Jr., 23 and a 2009 Opelika High graduate, has always been into recycling and recognized a need for...