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Smith announces run for Opelika mayor

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith announced today that he will run for Mayor of Opelika in 2025.Smith was born and raised in Opelika. He said he believes in faith, family and service and has spent most of his adult life...
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Baby Box installed at Opelika Fire Station

Secure device aimed at preventing unsafe abandonment of infants BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Safe Haven Baby Boxes held a blessing ceremony on Sept. 23 for the placement of a Baby Box at Fire Station No. 1, located at 604 Ave. B in Opelika.A...
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School boards hold budget hearings for fiscal year

ACS board passes $190.1 million budget BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — At the Auburn City Schools Board of Education’s regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 10, Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring congratulated board members Sharon Tolbert and Blake...
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Under the Lights | Week Four | Sept. 19, 2024

BY D MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The following is a wrap-up of local high school football teams from last week.Auburn (4-0) beat Enterprise 53-22 and will host JAG Friday;Beauregard (3-1) beat Sylacauga 420-10. The Hornets will host Elmore County this...
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The Tree

The Tree

Jul 4, 2024

The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak...

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