BY STEVEN STIEFEL | FOR THE OBSERVER A local young man is a quarter-finalist in the Jr. Ranger competition. At stake is an appearance in “Ranger...
Opelika Youth Competes for Junior Ranger
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Junior Police Academy connects children, officers
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Fire Chief is working to restore Chambers County Museum
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