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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...
A Good Time at the Fair

A Good Time at the Fair

Modern Midways has set up a fair at USA Town Center in Opelika which will run through May 13. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 1 to 11 p.m. on...

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Publix Is Coming to Opelika

Publix Is Coming to Opelika

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA  — During Tuesday night's Opelika City Council meeting, the council members voted to...

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The Fair Is Back in Town

The Fair Is Back in Town

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Spring weather is here, and that means it is time for the fair to return to Opelika. Modern...

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