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Laura Downey Chosen to Lead Alabama Extension Human Sciences Program

Contributed ByEmery Tschetter AUBURN –– Laura Downey has been named assistant director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and associate dean in the Auburn University College of Human Sciences. Her appointment begins in July. “Dr. Downey brings a very broad...

Glynn Smith Chevrolet Buick GMC Celebrating 30 Years, Thousands Of “Smiles”

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — 30 years ago, on June 1, 1992, Glynn Smith Chevrolet opened. Thinking about that time, Roger McCreless, who has been with Glynn Smith since the beginning, described it this way, “We might have been a little nervous. This was a big...

Point Broadband Pickleball Facility Grand Opening

Contributed ByThe City of Opelika OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation is hosting a Grand Opening for the Point Broadband Pickleball Facility on Saturday, June 4 at 9:30 a.m. Following the ceremony, the courts will be available for open play. The Point Broadband...

A New Perspective

BY ALLIE FOX OPINION — Memorial Day is normally recognizable by the beach trips, cookouts and lazy lake days celebrated as we welcome summertime. But today I had the honor of attending the Mayor’s Memorial Day Breakfast at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference...
Warning signs of bullying

Warning signs of bullying

Special to the Opelika Observer By Maggie Lawrence Bullying is common in children and youth. Research shows that one in three young people admit to...

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