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Opelika Fire Department selected for early participation in national emergency program

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Opelika Fire Department was recently notified that it was one of 400 departments in the country to begin early participation into a new National Emergency Reporting Information System (NERIS) program. “We are honored to be...

A-Day gets re-vamp for 2025 | This year’s event will offer free admission to practice, followed by autograph session with coach, players

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Set for this weekend, Auburn’s A-Day will have a new look in 2025 as the annual event will feature free admission, a practice exhibition and a post-practice autograph session. Jordan-Hare Stadium gates will open Saturday, April 12,...

Indoor play facility to offer Funtastic time

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Opening soon in March is Funtastic, an indoor play facility located at 2550 Pepperell Parkway for children ages one and up.Though most envision the playrooms of fast-food chains when thinking about indoor play...

Making the Grade | 1856 — A Culinary Residence

BY STACEY WALLACE As a two-time graduate of Auburn University, I am proud of my alma mater’s many recognitions. For example, “Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, is ranked No. 1 in the state,” according to U.S. News & World Report. In addition, the magazine said...
A Day at Fox Run School

A Day at Fox Run School

BY AUDREY KENT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools (OCS) Board of Education heard from Fox Run School’s principal during its...

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LOIS MAUREEN GILLENWATER

LOIS MAUREEN GILLENWATER

Lois Maureen Gillenwaters passed away on Aug. 20, 2023, at Lanier Medical Center. She was 91 years old. She was the daughter of Claudie Belle and...

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