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Alabama DHR Launches Chipped EBT Cards for SNAP & TANF Benefits

CONTRIBUTED BY STATE OF ALABAMA DHR MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Human Resources is excited to announce that the first round of Alabama EBT cardholders are now receiving new, chip-enabled EBT cards. The new cards will greatly increase card security, adding...
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MAX Credit Union named Best Company to Work For

CONTRIBUTED BY MAX CREDIT UNION ALABAMA — MAX Credit Union is honored to be recognized as one of the 40 Best Companies to Work For in Alabama, a distinction it has received consecutively for the past twelve years. This honor demonstrates MAX's consistent dedication to...
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‘We Heard the Bells on Christmas Day’

BY HILTON KNIGHT IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA M. KNIGHT OPINION —  I have fond memories of my childhood as the ninth of 11 children. The times I cherish most are the times of an older sister allowing me to sit on her lap for hours and reading poetry she loved. I...
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Moore resigns as OHS head coach

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School must now look for a new head football coach after Bryan Moore abruptly resigned at an emergency Opelika City Schools Board of Education meeting on Dec. 19. Moore, who was named OHS’ 22nd head coach on Dec....
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Skeletal remains found in Opelika

Skeletal remains found in Opelika

Dec 31, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Dec. 28, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Opelika Police responded to 2600 Block of Northpark...

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Business awards and grants

Dec 31, 2024

Publix grants $40,000 to A-O Habitat for Humanity Publix Super Market Charities (PSMC) has been a consistent partner with Auburn Opelika Habitat for...

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It’s a new year and a new you

It’s a new year and a new you

Dec 31, 2024

Eight ways to live healthier in 2025 CONTRIBUTED BY FAMILY FEATURES EAST ALABAMA — The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors...

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