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Auburn Community Orchestra announces new director

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn Community Orchestra has appointed Dr. Russell (Rusty) Logan as the new orchestra director and conductor for the 2024-25 season.Logan is a native of Wetumpka and graduated from Wetumpka High School. He attended Auburn...
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Sara Kate Speakman wins DYW of Lee County

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County for the Class of 2025 was named on June 29, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. In total, the program awarded $10,500 in college scholarships. Additionally, Hood...
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The Observer earns top honors from Press Association

Key Media wins 15 first place awards, including third straight for General Excellence BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Observer won a number of awards — including the top honors for General Excellence and Most Improved — from the Alabama...
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Mia the therapy dog brightens spirits at Spencer Cancer Center

BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Each Wednesday morning, two special guests arrive at Opelika’s Spencer Cancer Center. Doris Battisti and her therapy dog Mia are regular visitors who always bring smiles to the faces of the patients there.Mia is a 6-year-old...
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East Alabama Health News

East Alabama Health News

Jan 6, 2024

EAMC talks about virtual reality, weight-loss and more CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA ­­— East Alabama Health has released information on its new...

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Premier policing goals

Premier policing goals

Dec 27, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika Police Department (OPD) is restructuring.During the Dec. 19 Opelika City Council meeting’s work...

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