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Auburn Approves Upgrades to Plainsman Park

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS AUBURN — The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved on Tuesday the initiation of upgrades to be made to Plainsman Park. Tuesday’s approval authorizes the University to begin the increased scope of the project, which will include three...

DawgPound Does it the ‘Poka Way

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER The Opelika Dawg Pound and Loachapoka High School partnered to hold UT's QB and WR camp at Locahpoka High School, July 30. UT Ingram and Tuskegee University offensive coordinator led instruction for the two-hour clinic for...

SportsPlex ‘Tri for Kids’ Set for Aug. 6

The 10th annual SportsPlex Tri for Kids is scheduled to take place Aug. 6 at the Opelika SportsPlex. The competitive triathlon is for children ages 5 to 15, and the noncompetitive race is for children ages 2 to 5 where they run, bike (on scooters with big wheels) and...

Bulldogs Begin Fall Camp

2022-08-01 OHS Football Practice 2022-08-01 OHS Football Practice PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Opelika Bulldog football team held its first day of fall practice this week in preparation for its first game on Aug. 19.