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Patriots claim Division 3 National Championship

CONTRIBUTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS OPELIKA — It was a historic week for the Southern Christian Patriots of Opelika, who sliced their way through the Division 3 National Championships in Panama City, Florida, to capture the first national title in school...

OPELIKA HEADS TO STATE

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Recent history had not been kind to Opelika High School in their rivalry against Auburn High School as the Bulldogs had lost eight of their last nine games against the Tigers. Most of those defeats ended in heartbreak as six...

OHS principal earns state’s top honor – State award recognizes Fischer’s leadership

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer received a surprise honor Thursday night at the Opelika football game when she was announced as the AASSP 2025–26 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The recognition, presented by...

Scammers impersonate Opelika Planning Dept. in fraud scheme

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika Planning Department was recently made aware of fraudulent emails being sent to local residents requesting funds be wired on behalf of the department. The city is now warning residents of the scam and how to...

Circus Incredible to headline 24th annual CityFest | City of Auburn’s largest outdoor event set for April 26 at Kiesel Park

Apr 14, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The 24th annual Auburn CityFest, hosted by the city of Auburn Parks and Recreation, returns to Kiesel Park on...