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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...
On the Mark | Oct. 10, 2024

On the Mark | Oct. 10, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (6-1, R 3-1) defeated Dothan 28-7 last Friday night at Ripp Hewes Stadium in Dothan. The Dogs held Wolves to...

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Calendar of Events | Oct. 17, 2024

Upcoming Events | Aug. 29, 2024

AUG. 29 — THIRD THURSDAY POETRY SERIESAuburn University’s Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities will host the Third...

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A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

The Community God OPINION — There’s nothing in the biblical witness like the prayer that Jesus gave His disciples. It is located in the heart of the...

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Obituaries | July 18, 2024

Obituaries | July 18, 2024

MALCOLM FREDERICK MCGINNESSMalcolm Frederick McGinness was born on April 7, 1942, in Skidmore, Missouri, to Lane and Wilma McGinness. He passed away...

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