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OPD Chief announces intent to retire in 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA After 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Opelika, Police Chief Shane Healey has announced he will retire on March 1, 2026. “Chief Healey has been a stellar leader and an exceptional public servant," said Mayor Eddie Smith....

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As a kickoff for the upcoming Empty Bowls event, the Rocky Brook Potters are holding 12 Days of Christmas with handcrafted ornaments, gift baskets and other items for sale from Dec. 8 through Dec. 20, with all proceeds going...

Auburn introduces Golesh as 33rd head football coach

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Before Alex Golesh walked into Jordan-Hare Stadium to be named Auburn University’s 33rd head football coach, a crowd of fans had gathered outside the Harbert Recruiting Center to catch a glimpse. Lined up in the form of a...

AU hoping for a fresh start with Alex Golesh

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURNUNIVERSITY AUBURN — Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn Football’s head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Sunday.   The 33rd head coach in program history,...
Celebrate Christmas in July

Celebrate Christmas in July

Play ‘Singo Bingo’ to benefit holiday ‘Shop with a Cop’ BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This July, Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew is adding...

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