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KNIGHT TAKES FLIGHT: Freshman QB explodes for six scores

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Deuce Knight didn’t just get his first collegiate start Saturday afternoon in Jordan-Hare Stadium; the highly-touted freshman announced his presence with authority. On his first snap of the game, Knight dropped back to pass,...

Keep the roads safe

CONTRIBUTED BY ALEA MONTGOMERY — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With heavier-than-usual highway...

Opelika’s Very Merry Christmas returns for the holiday season

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM OPELIKA  — Downtown Opelika will once again transform into a winter wonderland as the city presents Opelika’s Very Merry Christmas, running Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 2. This annual celebration unites residents,...

Victorian Front Porch Tour set for Dec. 10–14

BY MICHELLE KEY  PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Victorian Front Porch Tour (VFPT) is underway, and organizers are preparing for one of the most activity-packed years yet. This year’s tour runs December 10–14, with the driving tour open nightly from 5–9 p.m. and the...