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Smith continues tradition of annual Mayor’s prayer breakfast

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Community leaders from Opelika and Auburn gathered at First Baptist Church in Opelika on Nov. 4 to honor and pray for newly elected Mayor Eddie Smith.The breakfast was held in the 3:16 Center on the First Baptist Church campus...
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Veteran Spotlight | Interviews with Medal of Honor recipients

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Medal of Honor recipients and World War II veterans kicked off Freedom Fest weekend by meeting with the media last Friday at John Emerald Distilling Company in Opelika. Veterans Jack Stowe, Robert “Bob” Patterson and Melvin...
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The Alabama Urban Forestry Association, the Arbor Day Foundation and Niagara Cares Team Up to Host a Tree Planting and Distribution Event in Opelika 

Local tree planting and distribution event aims to engage community members to take an active role in the overall health of their communities Opelika, Ala. (Nov. 12, 2025) – On Nov. 12, the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA) will partner with Niagara Cares, the...
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Veteran Spotlight | One soldier’s love story

When the bottle stopped spinning, love took over BY JERRY BALLASFOR THE OBSERVER Sometimes, love begins with the simplest twist of fate — or, in this case, the spin of a bottle.Marty Ballas of Miami, Florida, played one year of basketball at the University of Miami...
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