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Mia the therapy dog brightens spirits at Spencer Cancer Center

BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Each Wednesday morning, two special guests arrive at Opelika’s Spencer Cancer Center. Doris Battisti and her therapy dog Mia are regular visitors who always bring smiles to the faces of the patients there.Mia is a 6-year-old...
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The Tree

The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak tree at the corner,large and green and verdant.The rain and wind come, blowing through its branches,twisting and...
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8U All Stars team to represent Phenix City in World Series

BY NOAH GRIFFITH | FOR THE OBSERVER The Phenix City West 8U All-Stars are one of three teams representing Alabama at the USSA Rec All-Star World Series in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, July 10-14, and they will do it loud and proud.There will be somewhere around 36 teams in...
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Opelika to host citywide Back to School Bash

BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The third annual Back to School Bash is set for Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Covington Rec Center in Opelika.The Back to School Bash is a community event aimed at preparing students for the upcoming school year....
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Patterson Paves the Way

Patterson Paves the Way

Jun 23, 2021

By Emery LayFor the Opelika Observer Born and raised here in Lee County, Charlotte Patterson has fought many fires during her life, but none quite...

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Lee County Receives $500,000

Lee County Receives $500,000

Jun 18, 2021

By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that Lee County will receive $500,000 from the state for...

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