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Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Auburn dominates Smiths Station BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ahead of Friday’s game, Auburn High School head football coach Keith Etheredge challenged his team to not overlook winless 7A Region 2 foe Smiths Station.That message rang loud and clear as the...

Recaps from local government meetings | Oct. 17, 2024

Auburn Council approves $1.5 million contract for Outer Loop Project design BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — At its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 15, the Auburn City Council approved at $1.5 million contract with Sain Associates Inc. for...

Spring Villa Park to get new lodge

Opelika’s Spring Villa is set to get a new lodge. Pictured left is an architectural rendering of the proposed facility. For more information read the recap of Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting below. Opelika approves $3.2 million bid for lodge BY MICHELLE...

Fall festivals, Halloween events coming up this month

OCT. 17-19 — HALLOWEEN ENCHANTED FORESTAuburn University’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center will host the 2024 Halloween Enchanted Forest on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17, 18 and 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. each evening. Wear your costume to this educational,...
Opelika Chamber Issues Annual Awards

Opelika Chamber Issues Annual Awards

Small Business of the Year — Christie Hill Community Partner of the Year — Curtis House Tourism Parnter of the Year — EasterSeals Young Professional...

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Remembering the Sacrifice

Remembering the Sacrifice

OPELIKA — The city of Opelika held its Memorial Day Ceremony at Courthouse Square in Opelika on Monday.  The Opelika Fire Department presented...

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The Power of ONE

The Power of ONE

Hovey Defeats Whatley by One Vote LEE COUNTY — Hovey and his wife, Anna, react to the news that Hovey beat Incumbant Tom Whatley for the Alabama...

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Provisional Ballot Results Are In

Provisional Ballot Results Are In

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — Auburn Council Member Jay Hovey beat incumbent Tom Whatley for Alabama Senate District 27...

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