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The talent behind ‘A Christmas Truce’

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Christmas Eve in 1914, on a WWI battlefield, German and Allied soldiers ceased fire and joined together to trade songs and have a Christmas Truce. Inspired by the story of the Christmas Truce, Jim Harris wrote the script for...

A seat for everyone at Opelika’s Longest Table

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the third consecutive year, The Longest Table brought together members of the Opelika community the day before Thanksgiving for a delicious meal served by volunteers on the downtown Opelika square. The free community event...

Alex Golesh Named Auburn Football Head Coach

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY 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...

Glenwood eliminated by Southside-Selma in Class 3A quarterfinals

BY NOAH GRIFFITH THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The Glenwood Gators’ playoff run ended in the third round on Friday night, as they lost to the undefeated Southside-Selma Panthers by a score of 34-21. After earning the program’s first two playoff wins as a member of the...