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Unite movement scorching across SEC schools after sparking in Auburn

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– It’s been over seven months since the Unite movement began in Auburn, and the Christian revival that it sparked is now spreading like wildfire to colleges across the Southeast.On Sept. 12, 2023, Unite began with a gathering...

OMS history teacher wins fourth weight lifting national championship

Opelika Middle School history teacher Justin Devereux won his fourth National Championship Title at the 2024 USA Masters National Weightlifting Championship held April 13 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Devereux totaled 251 kgs (553lbs) in the combined snatch and clean...

Wilmore Park to receive $10 million in upgrades

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lake Wilmore Park will receive more than $10 million in upgrades after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved contracts to install several fields, pickleball courts and light fixtures.Mayor Ron Anders said the projects,...

Opelika City Council votes against I-1 zoning

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted against an ordinance that would have changed the zoning of property located at 414 N. 10th St. from R-2 (residential zoning) to I-1 (industrial zoning). The proposed ordinance had...
Addie turns 102

Addie turns 102

Addie Green Abercrombie celebrated her 102nd birthday on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Family and friends gathered to celebrate her special day with a...

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‘Cheese Curd’ update

‘Cheese Curd’ update

Crisis strikes on episode 4: Where's the meat? BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — On this week’s episode of MasterChef Junior,...

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