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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,...

The Graduate celebrates opening with Hilton Experience

Jake Owen performs VIP concert at Auburn’s new War Eagle Supper Club

Opelika council suspends hotel license

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The fate of the Springwood Hotel was on the agenda for Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting. There was a public hearing for the demolition of the hotel as well as a resolution to revoke the owner’s business license.The...

Local author reads ‘Monkey Tales’

Children’s book tells about adventures of monkeys formerly housed at Opelika park CONTRIBUTED BY ARTS ASSOCIATION OF EAST ALABAMA OPELIKA — “Monkey Tales,” a children’s book by Angela George, was featured by The Book Club, the literary section of the Arts Association...
Redistricting Ends in Auburn

Redistricting Ends in Auburn

The redistricting back-and-forth in the city of Auburn is over. The Auburn City Council approved the city’s map during a special-called meeting...

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Downtown Icon to Close

Downtown Icon to Close

Story By Hannah LesterPhotos By Josh Fisher Heritage Gifts and Gourmet, located on 8th Street in downtown Opelika is closing after 28 years. The...

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