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Tigers Tamed in Home Regional 

JUNE 2 GAME PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER JUNE 3 GAME PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES PHOTO BY JERRY BALLAS PHOTO BY...
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Auburn to Face Baylor in Marquee Non-Conference Matchup at Sanford Pentagon

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS  AUBURN —  Auburn will face Baylor in a neutral, non-conference matchup to officially tip-off the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This marks the...
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Jalen Hurts Named Pro Athlete of the Year by ASWA

CONTRIBUTED BY ASWA/CHRISTOPHER WALSH ALABAMA — It's ironic that the breakout year for Jalen Hurts in the National Football League happened during a season in which he was known for finishing second.  In addition to leading his team to the Super Bowl, the...
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Opelika Pickleball Facility Hosting USA Pickleball Regional 

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA  OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Facility and the Opelika Pickleball Club are hosting the 2023 USA Pickleball Atlantic South Diamond Regional June 6 through 11. A total of 725 players representing more than 20 states will...
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‘Band-O-Rama-‘ Mania

‘Band-O-Rama-‘ Mania

Sep 1, 2021

Regional bands gathered at Bulldog Stadium in Opelika to perform at the 2021 Band-O-Rama on Aug. 26. The long-running event serves as a showcase for...

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Opelika Shutout Russell County

Opelika Shutout Russell County

Sep 1, 2021

The Opelika High School Lady Bulldog Varstiy volleyball team began its season with one win and one loss this week. The Bulldogs defeated Russell...

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Is Harsin Unsure of the Tigers?

Is Harsin Unsure of the Tigers?

Sep 1, 2021

BY HARRISON TARRFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER Game week has arrived on the Plains of Auburn, and there is a sense of excitement among the community that...

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