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Olympian Reita Clanton of Opelika assistant coach for inaugural team

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While Reita Clanton didn’t have the opportunity to participate in organized sports growing up in Opelika, and never heard of team handball until she was 22 years old, she was part of the 1984 USA Women’s Olympic Handball Team....
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Inaugural USA Team Handball Wheelchair National Team to compete in World Championship

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This summer the inaugural USA Team Handball Wheelchair National Team was formed in Auburn and will compete in the third International Handball Federation (IHF) Wheelchair Handball World Championship in Cairo, Egypt, Sept....
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Roasted and toasted for a cause; Anders feels the burn

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Auburn Mayor Ron Anders demonstrated his good nature by being the target of a community roast event on July 27 to benefit Greater Peace’s Community Development Corporation.Roasting Anders at the event, held at Greater Peace...
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Opelika Main Street begins hunt for new executive director

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET The search for a new executive director for Opelika Main Street has begun.Finding the right person can be like looking for a magical elf given the varied skill set required to succeed as the executive director. It is a multifaceted...
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Premier policing goals

Premier policing goals

Dec 27, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika Police Department (OPD) is restructuring.During the Dec. 19 Opelika City Council meeting’s work...

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