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Tracy Brooks, Jamie Happney named MVPs

by | Mar 23, 2016 | Sports

By Fred Woods Editor The Opelika Chiefs, ranked #5 in the APDFL, advanced to a 3-0 seasons record with a decisive 59-6 win over the Tuscaloosa Panthers last Saturday at Beulah Stadium. The Chiefs are back on the road this week for a game with the #13 Atlanta Tigers at...

Dawgs to play Ben Russell in three-game series

by | Mar 23, 2016 | Sports

By D. Mark Mitchell sports columnist The Opelika City School System is taking spring break this week. BASEBALL The OHS baseball team will celebrate spring break at the ball park. The Dawgs open their area schedule with a three-game series with Benjamin Russell....

City council names March 15 ‘Ag Day’

by | Mar 23, 2016 | Politics

By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor March 15 was named National Ag Day in Opelika at last week’s city council meeting. Representatives from the Lee County Farm-City Committee were present to be recognized. This year marks the 43rd year of Ag Day across the country, and...

R.I.P. spring break PCB?

by | Mar 23, 2016 | Column

In the past this was the time of year when all along the sandy stretch from Mobile Bay to St. Andrews Bay, beach businesses were gearing up for the weeks of profits that would fill coffers depleted during the lean months of winter. Air-brush t-shirt shops were...