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‘We Heard the Bells on Christmas Day’

BY HILTON KNIGHT IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA M. KNIGHT OPINION —  I have fond memories of my childhood as the ninth of 11 children. The times I cherish most are the times of an older sister allowing me to sit on her lap for hours and reading poetry she loved. I...
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Moore resigns as OHS head coach

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School must now look for a new head football coach after Bryan Moore abruptly resigned at an emergency Opelika City Schools Board of Education meeting on Dec. 19. Moore, who was named OHS’ 22nd head coach on Dec....
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HappyPaw Doodles welcomes new puppies, seeks two guardian homes this holiday season

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OAKS AGENCY AUBURN — HappyPaw Doodles is a family-run boutique dog breeding company operating out of Atlanta, Georgia and Auburn, Alabama owned by Dr. Ana Adams, DMV and Annslee Hillyer. They are welcoming new litters and seeking two guardian homes...
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Entertainment venues merge into one space

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Axe Marks the Spot and the Opelika Rage Room are teaming up to provide one location for community fun. With the renovations completed, the business owners are working to reorganize and best accommodate customer fun in the shared...
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Making a legacy out of lemons

Making a legacy out of lemons

Dec 16, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Grandma Val’s Lemonade and More is turning lemons into a legacy and is now offering bottled OG Lemonade and...

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Opelika names new police chief

Opelika names new police chief

Dec 10, 2025

The city of Opelika announced the appointment of Johnathan Clifton as the new Chief of Police on Wednesday, Dec. 10. A decorated leader with over 26...

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