Keep Opelika Beautiful declares ‘Holiday Light Fight’
Keep Opelika Beautiful declares ‘Holiday Light F …

First-ever event promises a dazzling celebration of community spirit CONTRIBUTED BY KOB OPELIKA — Keep Opelika Beautiful (KOB) announces its inaugural Holiday Light Fight, a festive competition designed to illuminate our community and spread joy this holiday season.This event invites residents to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit through dazzling light displays in their homes and yards.From Dec. 9 to Dec. 31, participants will light...

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES ‘TUTU CHALLENGE’
SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES ‘TUTU CHALLENGE’

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has taken on The Tutu Challenge. It is challenging Opelika Police Department & Auburn Public Safety - Police & Fire to join in. The Tutu Project is a unique initiative dedicated to raising funds and spreading joy for those affected by breast cancer. The Tutu Project provides support beyond what insurance covers — helping with transportation, wigs, childcare, groceries and other essential needs that often...

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Opelika High head coach suspended before Friday’s playoff game
Opelika High head coach suspended before Friday’ …

Moore used media credentials to access game BY D. MARK MITCHELL ANDMICHELLE KEY OPELIKA — Opelika head football coach Bryan Moore has been suspended for Friday’s class 7A playoff game against Hoover, after gaining access to the sidelines of Hoover’s game last Thursday night against Fairhope High School, with a media pass and a notebook.Moore can be seen on the sidelines in several photos, wearing a media pass, carrying a notebook in neutral...

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Service. Sacrifice. Love.
Service. Sacrifice. Love.

“A veteran is someone who embodies Isaiah 6:8, ‘And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’” Col. (Ret.) Glenn Schmick, U.S., said during Opelika’s Veterans Day event on Monday, Nov. 11. “Whether they were Army, Marine, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard or even Space Force, they all have three things in common — Service above self, sacrifice and love.”

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Opelika High head coach suspended before Friday’s playoff game
Opelika High head coach suspended before Friday’ …

Moore used media credentials to access game BY D. MARK MITCHELL AND MICHELLE KEY OPELIKA — Opelika head football coach Bryan Moore has been suspended for Friday’s class 7A playoff game against Hoover, after gaining access to the sidelines of Hoover’s game last Thursday night against Fairhope High School, with a media pass and a notebook.Moore can be seen on the sidelines in several photos, wearing a media pass, carrying a notebook in neutral...

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES ‘TUTU CHALLENGE’

SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES ‘TUTU CHALLENGE’

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has taken on The Tutu Challenge. It is challenging Opelika Police Department & Auburn Public Safety - Police & Fire to join in. The Tutu Project is a unique initiative dedicated to raising funds and spreading...

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Service. Sacrifice. Love.

Service. Sacrifice. Love.

“A veteran is someone who embodies Isaiah 6:8, ‘And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’” Col. (Ret.) Glenn Schmick, U.S., said during Opelika’s Veterans Day event on...

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Local woman reaches goal of visiting 50 states by age 50

Local woman reaches goal of visiting 50 states by …

BY EMILY CARLSON | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Many people aspire to achieve a milestone by the time they reach 50. For LeKeisha Presley, a 49-year-old resident of Opelika, that aspiration was a journey across all 50 states by her 50th birthday,...

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