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Opelika High Theater Society makes it 2016-17 debut

  by Morgan Bryce The Opelika High Theatre Society will open its 2016-17 season tonight, as they perform an adaptation of Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Lost in Yonkers.” The play is set during World War II, and tells the story of two brothers, Jay and...
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The revitalization of Davis-Dyar

Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter For decades, the Davis-Dyar building was a hub of industry and commerce in downtown Opelika. Now, after nearly two years of renovations, the building is set to return as Opelika’s newest boutique hotel. After...
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Blues man

    Opelika native launches music career By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Up-and-coming blues-rock artist and Opelika native Trace Pridgen did not choose music; music chose him. At five years old, prodded by his grandmother, Pridgen started taking piano...
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Restoring Whispering Oaks

Century-old Opelika landmark undergoing renovations By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter The Whispering Oaks house on Geneva Street is getting a face lift. In its history, the house has served as both a residence and, most recently, a restaurant, but has sat vacant since...
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Treasure trove

Treasure trove

Aug 3, 2016

Almost Anything is Opelika’s destination for vintage collectibles Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Located next to the Lee...

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Making moves

Making moves

Jul 27, 2016

By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer Members of Opelika’s Make Your Move studio returned home from this month’s Star Systems National Dance Competitions...

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Rich in heritage

Rich in heritage

Jul 20, 2016

Mother, daughter team open bed and breakfast in historic downtown Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer The Heritage House, or the...

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Road to Rio

Road to Rio

Jul 13, 2016

OHS graduate qualifies for summer Olympics By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter In 1999, Opelika watched as OHS student and track team member...

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End of an era

End of an era

Jul 6, 2016

Photo by Robert Noles Sanders retires after 61 year career By Fred Woods Editor The longest running radio program in our part of the country has...

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