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A Christmas homecoming

by | Dec 18, 2015 | Community

By Frank Morris Opelika Observer With much noise and effort, the big L&N steam locomotive shuddered its long string of cars to a stop at the combination freight and passenger railroad station of Opelika, Ala. It was a small town of 8,000 and there were just a few...

City council approves tax abatements

by | Dec 18, 2015 | Politics

By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council approved two tax abatements at Tuesday’s meeting for Daewon America, Inc. and Pharmavite, LLC. The two companies announced plans for major, multi-million dollar expansions that will invest $8 million and $7...