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County keeps railroad crossing open

by | Aug 15, 2014 | Community

By Alison James Associate Editor   An unprotected railroad crossing in Smiths Station will remain open, following research by the county highway department into closing the crossing, which was the site of a recent accident involving a train and an automobile...

Seniors take museum trip

by | Aug 15, 2014 | Community

By Rebekah Martin Assistant Editor   The Opelika Senior Center went on an exciting field trip Aug. 9. The seniors traveled to Montgomery for a special tour of The Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. According to www.montgomeryzoo.com, “the Mann Museum was originally...

And now, for your viewing pleasure

by | Aug 15, 2014 | Community

Satellite TV offers alternative to cable   By Edna Ward  Opelika Observer   DIRECTV and DISH are two of the largest satellite providers of television, Internet and phone services. One major difference in satellite services compared to cable companies is that...

Isn’t she lovely?

by | Aug 15, 2014 | Community

Opelika woman wins title of 2014 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home     By Alison James Associate Editor Taking the crown and sash is the dream of many a girl and young woman. At the 2014 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home pageant, one contestant found out what it was like to be...