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Lee County Relay for Life Set for April 28

CONTRIBUTED BYLEE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE LEE COUNTY — Lee County’s Relay for Life, a community event to raise money and support those fighting cancer, is set for Friday, April 28, at 6 p.m. around the Lee County Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. This year’s theme...

East Alabama Health Spotlights Compassion in April Update

CONTRIBUTED BYEAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — April was a busy month at East Alabama Health (EAH). EAH EMPLOYEES EARN FELLOWSHIPS, RECOGNITION FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Three East Alabama Health employees have been recognized for their exceptional commitment and...

Noon Tunes Concert Series Returns in May

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Starting this week, celebrate the arrival of summer as you join every Wednesday in May at Courthouse Square in Opelika for a free lunchtime concert. Bring a brown bag lunch (or purchase lunch from a local restaurant), a...

Music Swings into Opelika This Summer

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Every Tuesday evening, beginning May 2, the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department will host a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Park in Opelika. This 14-week concert series offers a wide variety of musical...
Sparky Turns 71

Sparky Turns 71

Sparky, the fire dog, was created in 1951, as the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).  The Opeika Fire...

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