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Local rivalry reaches historic milestone

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA-AUBURN— When looking at Auburn High School and Opelika High School, the two schools seemed destined to become rivals. Just over six miles apart, they are polar opposites in almost every single way.One is represented by a...
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Providing care for OHS, AHS athletes for 45 years

The Orthopaedic Clinic: Keeping Opelika-Auburn sports rivalry healthy BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — The roar of the crowd, the thud of helmets, the cheers of a community united — this is the sound of high school football. For nearly a century, one...
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Eddie Smith to be the next Mayor of Opelika

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika’s Municipal Election was held Tuesday, Aug. 26.The following results are still unofficial and will be canvassed and certified at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Municipal Court Building in Opelika. MayorEddie Smith won 56%...
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Sheriff’s Office, OPD offer fingerprinting services

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Most people do not think about fingerprinting services – until the need arises. Whether it is for background checks or record expungement, fingerprints are often an essential part of moving paperwork...
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