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Easton’s angels from Alabama

Opelika man becomes ‘angel’ for Florida boy with Spina Bifida By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter For Easton Griffith, a visit to the beach usually involved scraped arms and elbows.  Unable to walk because of Spina Bifida, Easton’s only way to get the full beach experience...
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Treasure trove

Almost Anything is Opelika’s destination for vintage collectibles Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Located next to the Lee County Courthouse in downtown Opelika, Almost Anything is a store dedicated to unifying the passions of the community. Vinyl...
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Commission recognizes Opelika Chiefs outstanding record

Photo by Robert Noles By Fred Woods Editor The highlight of last week’s Lee County Commission meeting was recognition of the Opelika Chiefs, our own APDFL (developmental league) team, national runners-up to the Oklahoma City Bounty Hunters in the league’s championship...
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Making moves

By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer Members of Opelika’s Make Your Move studio returned home from this month’s Star Systems National Dance Competitions in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as national grand champions. Taking top place overall in seven different categories, Mandy...
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The real Story

The real Story

May 18, 2016

John Story reflects on varied career By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter For the last 40 years, John Story has never been bored because he has not...

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‘Written by God’

‘Written by God’

Apr 27, 2016

Boswells overcome trials, meet donor family through EAMC By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter On June 30, 2015 Tucker and Amanda Boswell of Auburn...

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A priceless gift

A priceless gift

Apr 13, 2016

By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter On Nov. 30, 2015, Jonathan and Holley Perry of Monroe, La., said goodbye to their six-month-old son John Clarke,...

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Vickers named Officer of the Year

Vickers named Officer of the Year

Apr 13, 2016

By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Sgt. Craig Vickers was recognized for being named the Opelika Police Department’s Officer of the Year at last...

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A life in the law

A life in the law

Apr 6, 2016

Guy Gunter reflects on 41 years of service to Opelika By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Before City Attorney Guy Gunter began law school, his...

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O Grows opens for the Spring

O Grows opens for the Spring

Mar 30, 2016

By Suzanne Montgomery Opelika Observer Rain and foggy weather did little Saturday to dampen the enthusiasm of the gardeners and O Grows staff as the...

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