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Opelika launches local committee to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

OPELIKA — In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the city of Opelika recently announced the formation of the Opelika America 250 Alabama Committee. This local group will help lead the city’s planning and programming in celebration of...
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Local agencies win top ADDY honors

CONTRIBUTED BY HERE MOLLY GIRL OPELIKA — Here Molly Girl and its sister agency, Script Marketing, took home top honors at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) — Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Montgomery Country Club. Between the...
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Buy Nothing Opelika fosters sustainability 

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — No Buy Opelika is a Facebook group where locals can give away items they no longer need — promoting sustainability through reducing waste.  “I wanted to do something that gives back to the community, and I didn't like how...
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IRS launches new web page to streamline tax fraud and scam reporting

CONTRIBUTED BY IRS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of a new web page thatallows taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, evasion, or other tax-related illegal activities, as well as internal-facing...
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Grandma Val’s hits the Road

Grandma Val’s hits the Road

Dec 16, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY GRANDMAVAL’S LEMONADE AND MORE AUBURN — Grandma Val’s Lemonade & More, in partnership with GVL Beverage Company, is hitting the...

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