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Opelika to host second annual Freedom Fest honoring vets

BY ROB DAVISTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the second year in a row, the city of Opelika will host Freedom Fest, a weekend celebration honoring the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the nation.The festival begins Friday, Nov. 7, with a 7 p.m. concert and...

Community Calendar | Week of Oct. 20, 2025

CHANGE OF VENUEOCT. 26 — EAST ALABAMA WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’SJoin the community Sunday, Oct. 26 at Auburn University’s Cater Lawn’s Green Space in front of Cater Hall for a 3 p.m. Promise Garden ceremony followed by the walk. Registration begins at 2 p.m.; online...

Zombie 5K will be a spooky, speedy time for runners

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE LAFAYETTE SUN CAMP HILL — Get ready for a bloody good time, Southern Prep Academy is hosting a Zombie 5K on Oct. 25 at 4:45 p.m. CDT.“Come and be ready to participate and have fun, and we will be doing awards at the end for the top three male...
Local Memorial Day events set

Local Memorial Day events set

Members of the Opelika Fire Department are pictured during last year’s Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in Opelika. Purple Heart recipient to...

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