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Celebrating a century

James Douglas “Doug” Vaughan, seated center, celebrated his 100th birthday with his family on Jan. 5. Born in 1925 in Opelika, he attended school in Opelika and Beauregard and graduated from Clift High School, where he drove the school bus during his senior year....
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Daewan America announces $46 million expansion, Opelikacouncil approves tax abatements

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHERMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Daewon America, Inc. announced its plans for a major addition to its existing facility located at 4600 Northpark Drive involving the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings, the...
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Opelika Chamber is finalist for national Chamber of the Year

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2024 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Virginia, with...
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Brothers from Smiths Station win photo contest

CONTRIBUTED BY ALBBAA LEE COUNTY — On the opening weekend of the 2024 turkey season, brothers Declan and Logan Warrick hit the woods with their dad and cousin.The group spooked a group of turkeys early in the morning and then made a short drive to a family property in...
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Whorton recent Kiwanis speaker

Aug 24, 2016

  Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter District 38 House Representative Isaac Whorton spoke to members of Opelika’s Kiwanis...

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Salem’s story

Aug 24, 2016

Photo by Robert Noles Mural tells story of area By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Driving down Highway 280, pine trees dominate the landscape and...

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Easton’s angels from Alabama

Easton’s angels from Alabama

Aug 16, 2016

Opelika man becomes ‘angel’ for Florida boy with Spina Bifida By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter For Easton Griffith, a visit to the beach usually...

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Treasure trove

Treasure trove

Aug 3, 2016

Almost Anything is Opelika’s destination for vintage collectibles Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Located next to the Lee...

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Making moves

Making moves

Jul 27, 2016

By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer Members of Opelika’s Make Your Move studio returned home from this month’s Star Systems National Dance Competitions...

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Rich in heritage

Rich in heritage

Jul 20, 2016

Mother, daughter team open bed and breakfast in historic downtown Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer The Heritage House, or the...

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