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OHS theatre takes award-winning ‘Quilt’ to southeastern competition

Pictured above are members of the Opelika High Theatre Society. Pictured below, on behalf of the Opelika City Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Farrell Seymore presents a resolution honoring the group to Musical Director Dean Jones, left, and OHTS...

Local studio encourages women through ballet 

BY KADIE VICK FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The arts continue to flourish in the Auburn/Opelika area. Shelly Stansell contributes to this growth by providing adult ballet for women in the community through her studio.  “I really want to provide the women in our...

Lanett pilot attached to squadron

Lt. Junior Grade Russel Woodham, a native of Lanett, Alabama, attached to the “Pukin Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, poses for a photo in the cockpit of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman...

Applications now open for Opelika’s 2024-25 Lee County Young Leaders

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that applications for this year’s Lee County Young Leaders program are now open. Lee County Young Leaders is a county-wide program that aims to nurture and develop positive...
Week 4 Players of the Games

Week 4 Players of the Games

BEULAHJunior RB, LBDemarion Foreman14 carries for 137 yards, 2 TDs GLENWOODSenior QB Dallas CrowEntire Offense —Put up most points againtLSA since...

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Search Continues for Missing Dog

Search Continues for Missing Dog

CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA —With the outpouring of interest on social media, the Opelika Police Department (OPD) is hoping the public can assist in...

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Race To Brighter Futures

Race To Brighter Futures

CONTRIBUTED BY STORYBOOK FARMS OPELIKA —Storybook Farms will be hosting its Storybook Stakes fundraising event next week.WHAT IS STORYBOOK STAKES?It...

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