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The revitalization of Davis-Dyar

Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter For decades, the Davis-Dyar building was a hub of industry and commerce in downtown Opelika. Now, after nearly two years of renovations, the building is set to return as Opelika’s newest boutique hotel. After...
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Blues man

    Opelika native launches music career By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Up-and-coming blues-rock artist and Opelika native Trace Pridgen did not choose music; music chose him. At five years old, prodded by his grandmother, Pridgen started taking piano...
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Restoring Whispering Oaks

Century-old Opelika landmark undergoing renovations By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter The Whispering Oaks house on Geneva Street is getting a face lift. In its history, the house has served as both a residence and, most recently, a restaurant, but has sat vacant since...
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Blowout in Bulldog Stadium

Dawgs win season opener against Carver, 34-7 by D. Mark Mitchell Fans who were two minutes late to their seats last Friday night missed Opelika’s first 20 points. The Dawgs scored three touchdowns in a span of two minutes to take a commanding 20-0 lead. When the final...
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Road to Rio

Road to Rio

Jul 13, 2016

OHS graduate qualifies for summer Olympics By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter In 1999, Opelika watched as OHS student and track team member...

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End of an era

End of an era

Jul 6, 2016

Photo by Robert Noles Sanders retires after 61 year career By Fred Woods Editor The longest running radio program in our part of the country has...

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Lending a hand

Lending a hand

Jun 29, 2016

Opelika fourth grader travels world advocating 3D printing technology By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer Northside Intermediate School’s Ethan Falco...

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