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Rauch earns Certified Chamber Executive designation

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — Opelika Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ali Rauch has officially earned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation, the highest professional credential in the chamber industry.Awarded by the Association of...

Obituaries | Week of June 23, 2025

COL. JOHN CHARLES FLOURNOYWith profound sadness and deep respect, we announce USAF Col. (Ret.) John C. Flournoy, age 88, of Opelika passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on June 18, 2025. John was a devoted husband, brother, loving father,...

Opeika Chamber hosts annual meeting, awards ceremony

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held it’s 84th Annual Meeting on June 30, where new officers and board members were announced and small business awards were distributed.The Executive Committee includes new Board of Directors...
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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A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

A Taste of Grace | July 11, 2024

I've been to church OPINION — In Psalms, there is the principle I like to think of as the “I’ve been to church” principle. (Yes, I know disciples...

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School News | July 4, 2024

School News | July 4, 2024

Anderson named principal at Cary Woods Elementary Auburn City Schools has appointed Lamarrius Anderson as principal of Cary Woods Elementary School....

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