CONTRIBUTED BY ALEA MONTGOMERY — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With heavier-than-usual highway traffic expected, partly due to increased roadway travel following recent airline disruptions connected to the federal government shutdown, ALEA troopers are reminding all drivers to...
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM OPELIKA — Downtown Opelika will once again transform into a winter wonderland as the city presents Opelika’s Very Merry Christmas, running Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 2. This annual celebration unites residents, businesses and visitors for a season filled with community traditions, dazzling displays and festive events across the city. Each year, downtown Opelika glows with lights,...
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Victorian Front Porch Tour (VFPT) is underway, and organizers are preparing for one of the most activity-packed years yet. This year’s tour runs December 10–14, with the driving tour open nightly from 5–9 p.m. and the walking tour scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, from 6–9 p.m. The walking-tour evening will begin with a Chamber ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. at the corner of 8th Street and 2nd Avenue, led...
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — WM celebrated the opening of a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Opelika. The $50 million WM Salem Renewable Natural Gas Facility is expected to generate approximately 750,000 MMBtu per year of RNG, which can power communities (an equivalent of 15,000 homes) as well as a portion of WM’s heavy-duty natural gas collection fleet (an equivalent of 500 trucks). By converting landfill gas to...
CONTRIBUTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS OPELIKA — It was a historic week for the Southern Christian Patriots of Opelika, who sliced their way through the Division 3 National Championships in Panama City, Florida, to capture the first national title in school history. Over the course of two games, the Patriots showcased a relentless ground attack, extremely tough defense and a senior class determined to finish their high school careers as...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Recent history had not been kind to Opelika High School in their rivalry against Auburn High School as the Bulldogs had lost eight of their last nine games against the Tigers. Most of those defeats ended in heartbreak as six were decided by eight points or less, including a 17-10 loss at home on Sept. 4. However, it’s difficult to beat the same team twice in the same season, and the Bulldogs (10-3) proved...
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CONTRIBUTED BY NURSES HONOR GUARD OF EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA TUSKEGEE — The Nurses Honor Guard of East Central Alabama had the distinct honor of performing a Nightingale Tribute in memory of Edith James, LPN, at Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church on...
CONTRIBUTED BY ALEA MONTGOMERY — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With...
CONTRIBUTED BY THE HARBOR OPELIKA — At The Harbor at Opelika, the health and safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. As part of our commitment to providing a clean, healthy and supportive environment, we have replaced...
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