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Hornets, Indians split wins

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — After both the Beauregard High School girls and boys teams lost at Loachapoka High School earlier this season, both teams entered the Jan. 17 matchup with revenge on their mind. That effort ultimately fell halfway short...

Remembering John Pruitt Sr.

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Former Opelika Police Department Lt. John Pruitt Sr. passed away on Jan. 13. As one of the first African American police officers in Opelika, he played a crucial part in the desegregation of OPD in the late 1950s. He also...

Auburn, Opelika Chamber News

Auburn Chamber sets Feb. 27 Annual Meeting CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University.The Annual Meeting...
Monday bus crash kills two

Monday bus crash kills two

BY OBSERVER STAFF BEULAH — A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, has claimed two lives and injured nine...

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About that tree …

About that tree …

The Christmas tree debate — real or artificial? BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM EAST ALABAMA — According to the American Christmas Tree...

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