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Opelika City Schools welcomes new superintendent

Reception held July 10 at Opelika Chamber of Commerce headquarters BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — A large contingency of Opelikans showed up to welcome Dr. Kevin Davis to town.The board of education hosted a meet-and-greet for the new Opelika City Schools...
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‘Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday’ is this weekend

BY ANITA STIEFEL, MANAGING EDITOR LEE COUNTY — It’s time to save money on essentials during Alabama’s 20th annual “Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday,” which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, and runs through midnight on Sunday, July 20.During this three-day...
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Lanett Police Department to host National Night Out

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — The Lanett Police Department is hosting its first National Night Out since 2005 on Aug. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the WO Lance playground.“National Night Out is an annual community campaign throughout the entire United States...
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Beyond the Batch offers gluten-free baked goods

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn-Opelika dessert scene just got a little bit sweeter and a lot more inclusive. Beyond the Batch, a new home bakery based in Auburn, is crafting sweet treats that are entirely gluten-free.Owner Melissa Gipson launched...
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Celebrate Christmas in July

Celebrate Christmas in July

Jul 7, 2025

Play ‘Singo Bingo’ to benefit holiday ‘Shop with a Cop’ BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This July, Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew is adding...

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