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Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading northward from Mobile and New Orleans, and this weekend offers the chance to enjoy the festivities locally.Mardi Gras means...
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Opelika officials express frustration over blocked railroad

Stopped train delays first responders, CSX unresponsive to city's concerns BY ANITA STIEFEL, EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to Opelika Police Lt. Ben Jones, on Feb. 14 at 12:13 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call about an individual in distress at a...
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Fuller delivers his final State of the City address

BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered his final State of the City address Feb. 19 before a large crowd at The Southerly event center. Fuller is Opelika’s longest-serving mayor, elected in 2004 and re-elected to five consecutive...
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Historic marker placed at former Darden High

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 21, the city of Opelika unveiled a new historic marker for the former J.W. Darden High School at 601 S. Fourth St. in Opelika, in front of what is now the Head Start Center.The unveiling ceremony started with an...
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A Mighty Legacy

A Mighty Legacy

Sep 7, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITYBY PRESTON SPARKS AUBURN —The “mighty” life and legacy of famed Auburn University football coach Pat Dye is living...

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Get Hooked on Martial Arts

Get Hooked on Martial Arts

Sep 6, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Hooked Martial Arts + Fitness in Opelika offers self-defense classes for various ages while providing an...

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Blessing on the Corner

Blessing on the Corner

Sep 6, 2023

Story and Photos By HANNAH GOLDFINGER The city of Auburn held its annual Blessing on the Corner last week at Toomer’s Corner. Auburn Mayor Ron...

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