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OHS student arrested for bringing handgun to campus

FROM OPELIKA CITY SCHOOS AND OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT ADOBE STOCK PHOTO Earlier today, the Opelika Police Department located a weapon in a vehicle on the campus of Opelika High School. There was not an active threat to the students or staff at the school.  Everyone...
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Observing the eclipse

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Community members gathered throughout the area to view the solar eclipe that occured April 8. While Lee County was not in the path of totality for the event, viewers did get to experience a partial eclipse of approximately...
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Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has received a Heart Safe Environment award from Cardiac Solutions.Two and a half years ago, city leadership set out to become one of the most heart safe communities in Alabama. This commitment has...
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Cops on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics is April 19

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local law enforcement agencies are on a mission to raise funds for the Alabama Special Olympics with the 2024 Cops on Top event, scheduled for Friday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations.The Opelika Police...
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OHTS Weaves A Good Time

OHTS Weaves A Good Time

Sep 27, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Scenes from Opelika High Theatre Society's production of "Charlotte's Web." The next performances are...

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