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Opelika names Environmental Services director

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced the appointment of Jasen Spoon as the new director of Opelika Environmental Services (OES).“We are thrilled to have Jasen join our team,” said Mayor Gary Fuller. “With a background in Public Works and...
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Downtown Opelika’s Envy Salon celebrates 16th year

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As one of the longest operating businesses in downtown Opelika, Envy Salon on Railroad Avenue is celebrating its 16th year. Over the years, owner Holly Surrency has received awards for expert hair styling and colorings,...
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They’re Back!

Local farmer's markets announce plans for summer Auburn's City Market open starting May 18 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — City Market, Auburn Parks and Recreation’s weekly farmer’s market, will return for the summer beginning May 18. The market will be held each...
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Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after Thomas Kidd Davis III. as the “Thomas Kidd Davis III Memorial Bridge.” Davis and several members of his family were in...
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Playing with Doodlebugs

Playing with Doodlebugs

Apr 16, 2019

By Beth Pinyerd As I substitute teach and outreach in different community children’s’ ministries, we are focusing on God’s creation during April....

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