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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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Rich in heritage

Mother, daughter team open bed and breakfast in historic downtown Photo by Robert Noles By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer The Heritage House, or the W.E. Davis house to older Opelikans, is home to Opelika’s newest bed and breakfast, owned and operated by the...
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Hundreds gather to pray for city, nation in wake of violence

  Story and Photo By Robert Noles Opelika Observer On Tuesday night, July 12, the parking lots were full at Jeter School and Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church as people of all ages, races and occupations, well, maybe a little heavy on the law...
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Road to Rio

OHS graduate qualifies for summer Olympics By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter In 1999, Opelika watched as OHS student and track team member Monzavous “Rae” Edwards took first place in the 100-meter dash at the state meet. Seventeen years later, the community will...
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Molding more than clay

Molding more than clay

Mar 11, 2016

Opelika's pottery department promotes creativity, community involvement By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor “There are so many people I run into who...

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Sew passionate

Sew passionate

Feb 18, 2016

Local woman shares love for quilting By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter For Carla Humphrey, quilting is more than just a hobby. It is a passion...

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Officially Odens

Officially Odens

Feb 4, 2016

Opelika family adopts siblings after fostering for 1,008 days By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Three-year-old Gabby Oden put down her peanut...

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The need for speed

The need for speed

Jan 22, 2016

By Donna Williamson Opelika Observer Robert Ham, Lee County Commissioner, District Four, sees his position as an opportunity to help people. “One of...

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We all scream for ice cream

We all scream for ice cream

Jan 8, 2016

O Town Ice Cream scheduled to open downtown later this month By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The pop-up cart that has the city screaming for ice...

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