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Softball: 2025 All-Southwest Prairie Conference Team Announced

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Softball: 2025 All-Southwest Prairie Conference Team Announced

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Here is the All-Southwest Prairie Conference softball team for the 2025 season, as selected by coaches.See the Story

Davis Named Superintendent of Opelika City Schools

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Davis Named Superintendent of Opelika City Schools

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MUSCLE SHOALS — Kevin Davis has been named superintendent of Opelika City Schools.See the Story

New Opelika thrift store coming soon

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New Opelika thrift store coming soon

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A new Opelika thrift store on Columbus Parkway that aims to "communicate and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus" held its soft opening on Monday.Read Article

Auburn City Council confirms fee increase

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BY DAN SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVERAUBURN – Previously proposed solid waste collection fee increases are now codified after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the rate hike. It is the first time the city has raised the price of its solid waste disposal services since 2014.According to Communications and Legislative Affairs Director David Dorton, the number of households the city collects garbage from has risen from 12,563 to 19,5…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Opelika City Council honors two city employees

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BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHEROPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the city council presented Attaboy Awards to Chief Building Inspector Jeff Kappelman and Opelika Police Sergeant Richard Canfield for going above and beyond their duty as city employees.Canfield responded to a call of a car trapped in flood water during a heavy rain event in April of this year. His efforts saved the occupants of the vehicle. PUBLIC HEARINGSThe council held a public …Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Opeika Chamber hosts annual meeting, awards ceremony

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BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVEROPELIKA — 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 Chair Clay Lane of Midsouth Bank. Chair-elect is Chuck Beams of East Alabama Health. Vice chair is Raven Harvis of H&S Commercial & Industrial Supplies & Services, treasurer is Nath…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Southern Hospitality | Woman’s Club gathers for salad luncheon

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BY ANN CIPPERLYOPINION —At the historic clubhouse, members of the Woman’s Club of Auburn recently gathered for their annual salad luncheon, with each member bringing a favorite salad to share. The elegant dining room table was covered with salads of all kinds, while the sideboard offered a selection of desserts prepared by the hostesses. The Woman’s Club has been a meeting place for women to participate in a variety of programs and philanthropic…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Altar Call | Little things that bless people

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BY WALT ALBRITTONOPINION —In recent years we have become aware of the phrase, “little acts of kindness.” This awesome idea has caused many of us to show others acts of kindness in small ways.Two examples come to mind: First, you are in line at the toll bridge, and you decide to pay the toll for the person in the car behind you. Second, you are in a restaurant, and you ask the waitress to secretly let you pay the bill for someone at a table near …Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Sean of the South | It's OK

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BY SEAN DIETRICHFrom June 1, 2024OPINION —Today I read an article my friend sent to me. The article was something that went viral on social media. When I finished reading it, I felt so bad that I had to take some Pepto-Bismol and lie down.It was depressing. The writer complained about nearly everything. Politics, religion, pollution, crime, taxes, pesticides, SUV’s, pop stars, the price of gas.And worse, thousands of people agreed that this worl…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Upcoming Events | Week of May 26, 2025

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ONGOING — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe O Grows Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The market will feature local produce, baked goods, crafts, live music and story time by the Opelika Public Library.ONGOING — MARKET AT AG HERITAGE PARKThe Market at Ag Heritage Park is open every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. through the summer. Hosted by the Auburn University College of Agriculture, the market…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Lee County Graduation Video

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The post Lee County Graduation Video appeared first on The Observer.Opelika · Opelika Read Article

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