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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....

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...

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...

Amex, Main Street offer grants for local businesses

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Main Street America and American Express are collaborating to offer eligible small business owners the chance to receive a $20,000 grant through the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. These grants will help small businesses...