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Local Clubs Host Distinquished Guests

Opelika Kiwanis this week hosted Auburn University Baseball Chaplain Scott Shepherd as its guest speaker. Shepherd talked about his role as chaplain and his work as a local team leader with Athletes in Action.  Auburn Rotary last week hosted Auburn University's...

Mackenzie Poole Promoted to Opelika Chamber Vice President

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber recently announced the promotion of Mackenzie Poole to vice president. She will continue to be responsible for events and leadership programming but will take on additional responsibilities...

Art Haus Showcases Student Work at OCS Superintendents Art Show

The third annual Opelika City Schools (OCS) Superintendent's Art Show took place at the Opelika Art Haus May 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The showcase featured artwork from OCS students in kindergarten through 12th grade.  The third annual Opelika City Schools (OCS)...

‘Track’ing Down the Next Endeavor

Opelika High School (OHS) held a signing ceremony for seven senior track & field student-athletes Wednesday, May 24, in Bulldog Cafe at OHS. Qualik Harry, Mikeil Heard, Theo Hubbard and Sanai Stringer each committed to continue thier academic and athletic jouneys by...
A Safer Kind of Party

A Safer Kind of Party

BY SAM DICHIARA FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — It’s a familiar conundrum: How do friends go out and have a good time, as well as a few drinks, without...

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