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Opelika High head coach suspended before Friday’s playoff game

Moore used media credentials to access game BY D. MARK MITCHELL AND MICHELLE KEY OPELIKA — Opelika head football coach Bryan Moore has been suspended for Friday’s class 7A playoff game against Hoover, after gaining access to the sidelines of Hoover’s game last...

AHSAA basketball previewed during media day

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA –– The calendar flipping to November means the start of the high school football playoffs, but it also marks the beginning of a new campaign for AHSAA basketball.In order to introduce these new-look teams to the community, 12...

Under the Lights | Nov. 7, 2024

Post-season playoffs begin BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In playoff action, Auburn (9-0) will host Bob Jones (6-4) at Duck Samford Stadium this week. The Tigers are 2-0 all time verses Bob Jones. AHS coach Keith Etheredge is 45-15 in...

Veterans Day events, AU Military Appreciation Week to include mayors’ breakfasts and patriotic programs

City of Auburn wreath-laying ceremony to feature keynote speaker Jake Norotsky BY ANITA STIEFEL | EDITOR@OPELIKA OBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The community is invited to the city of Auburn’s 2024 Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at the...
Auburn Talks Murals

Auburn Talks Murals

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Scott Cummings, Developmental Services executive director, presented a report to the Auburn City...

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Hope Remains In Downtown Opelika

Hope Remains In Downtown Opelika

BY THE OBSERVER STAFF EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika is mourning the loss of Maffia’s. One week ago, on July 21, Maffia’s burned to...

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50 Years and Counting

50 Years and Counting

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Smith T Hardware Building Supply last week celebrated one of its employees –– Cecil Rogers ––...

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