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Opelika Chamber of Commerce launches “OYP”

STORY AND PHOTOS BY BETTY BURNSFOR THE OBSERVER Opelika Young Professionals is a new community group for those ages 21-45. The organization plans to offer networking opportunities at more than 30 events during 2024. OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce and the...

Auburn Fencing Club adds Ukranian National Champ to staff

En garde! STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANDY LEE WHITE FOR THE OBSERVER Pictured left is Rylan Delap, Auburn Fencing Club executive director, president of the Alabama Division for The US Fencing Association and Official for the Federation; pictured right are Zena Park and...

21st Annual ‘Taste of Chocolate’ coming Jan. 23

Members of the Beta Xi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers’ Sorority will hold their 21st Taste of Chocolate Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Trinity Church on Second Avenue in Opelika. All proceeds go to scholarships. The...

New year brings coaching changes

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER 2023-11-25 Auburn 24 Alabama 27 With 43 seconds left, Alabama throws a 43 yard touch down pass to go ahead 2022-11-19 Auburn 41 Western KY 17 AU running backs coach Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, right, resigned to pursue career...