11-20 Obituaries

Henry Lawrence “Larry” Holladay, Jr. Henry Lawrence “Larry” Holladay, Jr., 70, of Opelika, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2015.  Visitation was Thursday, November 19, from 5-7 p.m. at JeffCoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory. He is survived by his...

Coming in hot

Local go-kart racer competing at national level By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Go-kart racer Sarah Black started out at six years old with a $175 go-cart. Seven years later, she is racing her $6,000 go-cart and taking home the gold from races all over the...
Miracle on Eighth Street

Miracle on Eighth Street

Musical teens from Opelika, Auburn record Christmas album at Music Town Records By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Abby Miracle has known since she was eight years old that she wanted to play music. The 17-year-old singer/songwriter, who plays the guitar and ukelele,...

Local love

Taylor Made Designs features unique Opelika jewelry, decor By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter After 25 years of business, Lynn Bradakis, owner of Taylor Made Designs, located at 120 S. Eighth St., has enjoyed watching the growth downtown Opelika has experienced over...