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Retail and hospitality begins to open back up in Opelika and Auburn

By BradleyRobertson A fog is beginning to lift across Auburn and Opelika as business begins to open for both retail and the restaurant industry. Local shops and eateries are making special arrangements for customers coming in and out to help ensure the safety and...

Columbus television changing frequencies this summer

Special to the Opelika Observer Currently, nearly 1,000 television stations nationwide have or will be transitioning to new frequencies in phases through July 2020. The current transition phase includes one local television station in the Columbus area, WYBU-CD...

Auburn University Outreach’s Korea Corner donates critical medical supplies to area hospitals

Special to the Opelika Observer Auburn University’s Korea Corner and members of the local Korean community recently donated thousands of medical supplies to East Alabama Medical Center and other regional health care centers to help address the critical shortage of...

Drug Information Center warns against exposure to cleaning products, disinfectants

Special to the Opelika Observer With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been exposed to new phrases, practices and ways of life. Among them is an increase in the purchase and use of multipurpose cleaning agents as people try to disinfect their homes...
Music from the heart

Music from the heart

By Samuel Moore-Sobel Such joy can be reaped from watching someone do what they were made to do. Anthony J. Maiello, Conductor and Artistic Director...

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Catherine T. Riddle

Catherine T. Riddle

Catherine T. Riddle Catherine T. Riddle, age 88 passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at her residence in Opelika, Alabama. She was born on March 9, 1931...

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Ronald Lynn Anders, Sr.

Ronald Lynn Anders, Sr.

Ronald Lynn Anders, Sr. (Ronnie) Ronald Lynn Anders, Sr. (Ronnie) of Auburn, Alabama passed away after a 13 month battle with cancer on May 9, 2019...

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Catherine T. Riddle

Irene Rigsby

Irene B. Rigsby Mrs. Irene B. Rigsby, born November 20, 1926 passed away May 12, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday,...

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Catherine T. Riddle

William “Bill” Hester, Jr.

William “Bill” Hester, Jr. Mr. William “Bill” Hester, Jr. born December 1, 1936 passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at East Alabama Medical Center....

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