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AmeriFirst Bank congratulates winners of Al Cook Scholarship

Pictured left to right: Ethan Thompson, Auburn High School Winner, Bob Ramsey, CEO and President of AmeriFirst Bank and Benet Harris, Opelika High School Winner Not pictured is Al Cook, Vice-Chairman of AmeriFirst Bank
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The Month of May Celebrates Safety, Sweet Dreams and Smiles

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. By Beth Pinyerd This school year has been different. I want to commend parents, educators and school staff for working so hard and being flexible in meeting the...
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The quiet gift is the most powerful gift

By Beth Pinyerd Today, May 6, is recognized as National Day of Prayer. This is always observed on the first Thursday of May. This is when our nation turns to God in prayer and love. This is the most powerful action and work we can do right now between the young and...
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United Way of Lee County kicks-off Stuff the Bus school supply collection

Contributed by United Way of Lee County Although most of us are dreaming about summer, United Way of Lee County has its eyes set on the start of the school year. United Way is gearing up for its annual Stuff the Bus initiative, which provides hundreds of children in...
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‘Decidedly organic’

‘Decidedly organic’

Nov 6, 2014

Morris Avenue Intermediate opens fitness, fruit trail By Alison James Associate Editor Students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School have another...

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A matter of Pride

Oct 24, 2014

OHS starts Bulldog Pride cheerleading squad for students with special needs By Alison James Associate Editor “Last year we would go to the pep...

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School board approves budget

Sep 18, 2014

By Alison James Associate Editor Opelika City Schools are set for another fiscal year after a $47 million budget was approved by the school board...

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