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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Opelika, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 138 stories have been published about Opelika which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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[Opinion] The healing gift of understanding

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[Opinion] The healing gift of understanding

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BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION —Like most Americans, our family came together to celebrate Thanksgiving. It seems a good thing that the fourth Thursday of every November is set aside by our nation as a holiday to give thanks for our blessings. It is indeed a healthy exercise of the freedom we enjoy.The first Thanksgiving in America was held on a day in the fall of 1619. The early pilgrims celebrated a good harvest of their crops by inviting their Ind…See the Story

Making the Grade:

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Making the Grade:

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Conquistador lives up to its reputation BY STACEY WALLACE Yo hablo español un poquito. That is Spanish for, “I speak Spanish a little.” I took one year of Spanish in junior high and a second year at Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City. I also took Spanish at the Alexander City State Junior College (now Central Alabama Community College).In high school, Señor Hitson, my Spanish teacher, was a terrific educator and linguist. Besides Eng…See the Story

The 11-year-old in the house

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The 11-year-old in the house

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BY SEAN DIETRICH There is a little girl in my house. She is 11. She is currently playing piano in my office. She is blind, so she plays by feel. She has no idea what she’s doing on the instrument. But she actually sounds pretty good.I do not have kids. I’m not a smart man, but I am sharp enough to know I’d make a bad dad. So this is unique, having a kid in my house.Today is a flawless November day. Leaves are falling. The air is dry. My windows …See the Story

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Inside the Statehouse: Career politicians – Good or bad?

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BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION— In recent years, candidates for political office have lambasted, run against and proclaimed that they were not career politicians. Every television ad for someone who has never held office has proudly stated that they are not career politicians.That all sounds good, but is it really good? In my lifetime, the word politician has become synon-ymous with someone sinister and untrustworthy. In fact, politics has become some…See the Story

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Home sweet home with Sweet Grown Alabama

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Lee County Farm City held its annual Farm City Banquet Nov. 20. The guest speaker was Ellie Watson, director of Sweet Grown Alabama. Dixon Farms was honored as the 2023 Lee County Farm of Distinction. Lydia Maple won first place in the Farm City Senior Essay contest.See the Story

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Opelika police search for driver behind smelly and costly sludge spill

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Opelika police are actively seeking the driver responsible for a significant sludge spill. The spill happened Tuesday morning leading to a costly 3.5-hour cleanup operation. EMA officials suspect potential causes such as equipment failure or operator error. Drivers carrying substances are urged to inspect their vehicles for any faults.See the Story

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AJIN, Wooshin give back to local organizations

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AJIN and Wooshin have had an annual community giving program since 2009. The giving back to the community has increased with every passing year. The $114,000 total is a $38,000 increase from the 2022 total of $76,000. The Korean auto supplies went into production in the Chambers County Industrial Park in 2009.See the Story

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Obituaries – Nov. 26, 2023

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Earl Miller Lancaster Earl Miller Lancaster, 95, of Auburn, passed away on Nov. 22, 2023, having lived a long life, most of which he lived in Auburn. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Edwin Bragg Lancaster and Lucile Morgan Lancaster.He graduated from Lee County High School (Auburn) in 1945, and from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in 1950 with a degree in Architecture. While a student at A.P.I., he served as President of …See the Story

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51-year-old Opelika man charged with sex abuse of young girl

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Sheriff's officials on Friday announced the arrest of 51-year-old Michael Deangelo Jones. Jones is being held in the Lee County Jail on $50,000 bond. The investigation began Thursday when the sheriff's official received a report of a sexual abuse of a girl under the age of 12.See the Story

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Murder suspect Matt Dillon granted bond

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Dillon was granted bond on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at $150,000. Conditions also include an ankle monitor and that Dillon have no contact with any witnesses. On Oct. 11, both Hamblin and Dillon were arrested following Opelika Police Department (OPD) finding human remains, believed to be Stokes.See the Story

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FBC Opelika welcomes new next gen pastor

Will Spivey is the new next gen pastor at First Baptist Church Opelika. Spivey has a bachelor’s degree from Troy University and a master’s degree from New Orleans Seminary. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in biblical exposition with a minor in missiology at New Orleans Seminary. He has been the college pastor at FBC Opelika for the past four years. Will and his wife, Shelby, have one son. Jeff Meyers is pastor.See the Story

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