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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...
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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...
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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...
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AACT bringing back annual event — A Holiday Walk in the Woods

CONTIRBUTED BY AACT AUBURN — In the spirit of unity and peace, the Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center are bringing back their beloved annual December event, “A Holiday Walk in the Woods,” on Dec. 19 and 20. This special...
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OHS crowns Homecoming Queen

OHS crowns Homecoming Queen

Sep 16, 2025

Jasmine Smith was named Opelika High School Homecoming Queen at halftime of the game against Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG) High School of...

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