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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...
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Under the Lights | Sept. 26, 2024

Glenwood wins slugfest with Beulah to remain undefeated BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER VALLEY — The Glenwood Gators are out to a 5-0 start for the second year in a row after a 62-38 win in a shootout over the Beulah Bobcats on Friday night.Last year in the AISA,...
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Smith announces run for Opelika mayor

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith announced today that he will run for Mayor of Opelika in 2025.Smith was born and raised in Opelika. He said he believes in faith, family and service and has spent most of his adult life...
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Baby Box installed at Opelika Fire Station

Secure device aimed at preventing unsafe abandonment of infants BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Safe Haven Baby Boxes held a blessing ceremony on Sept. 23 for the placement of a Baby Box at Fire Station No. 1, located at 604 Ave. B in Opelika.A...
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Opelika Woman Meets Nailed It!

Opelika Woman Meets Nailed It!

Aug 18, 2021

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Sonja Brannon’s daughter had a plan. She was going to sign up her risk-taking mom for a new challenge —...

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Johnny Lawrence: A Servant

Johnny Lawrence: A Servant

Aug 11, 2021

by hannah lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Lee County mourned one year without Johnny Lawrence on July 31. We published this story...

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