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Lee County teachers to get supplement; Smiths Station HS blended learning for now
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Lee County School Board, during its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 8, approved Superintendent Dr. Mac...
Winless no more
Trinity beats The Campus for first win By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Brandon Riddle had 31 points and made six three pointers to help...
Let children help with tradition of baking Christmas goodies
By Ann Cipperly Once the tree is decorated with glittering ornaments, fill the house with the enticing aromas of baking cookies. Drizzled with...
EAMC Chief of Staff talks COVID at Business Over Breakfast
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Opelika Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Business Over Breakfast meeting last Tuesday morning at...
Smiths Station High School moving to blended learning
Lee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mac McCoy made the following statement about the decision to move Smiths Station High School to blended...
The Gus Bus is out of gas
Auburn win not enough to save Malzahn (Photo courtesy of Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics) By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com One day after...
Xtreme Athletics hosts battle at XA
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Xtreme Athletics, located at 3766 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika, is an athletic facility that provides...
24 years in the making
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Christmas in a Railroad Town has been a staple in Opelika for 24 years. “It’s a great family-friendly...