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Opelika City Council recognizes young writers

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BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a full slate of administrative, financial and infrastructure items during its regular meeting on Dec. 16, moving forward with multiple technology upgrades, right-of-way agreements and an annual appropriation contract.The meeting opened with an invocation from Anthony Pogue of Bethesda Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jaliyah Wilson and Mackenzie Todd of Brown …Infrastructure · Opelika Read Article

Sheriff: ‘We’re coming for you’ as 22 arrested in gang case

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BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, along with state and federal investigators, have arrested 22 individuals so far, in what the office is calling Operation Gang Shield. The 22 individuals are associated with the street gang known as “Sex, Money, Murder” which is a branch of the United Blood Nation founded in New York in the 1980’s.United Blood Nation is also known as the East Coast Bloods. It is the East c…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Making a legacy out of lemons

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BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Grandma Val’s Lemonade and More is turning lemons into a legacy and is now offering bottled OG Lemonade and TaéBerri Raspberry-Lime which will be sold at many local neighborhood markets, restaurants and more.With this exciting expansion, Valarie Canady — also known as “Grandma Val” — said her story of owning a growing and thriving business started with a home business selling lemonade, and a goal of growing …Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Grandma Val’s hits the Road

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CONTRIBUTED BY GRANDMAVAL’S LEMONADE AND MORE AUBURN — Grandma Val’s Lemonade & More, in partnership with GVL Beverage Company, is hitting the road with its highly anticipated Tasting Tour, introducing the public to its newest bottled beverages: O.G. Lemonade and TaéBerri.The Tasting Tour will span Lee County, East Alabama and select West Georgia communities, giving residents and local businesses a first-hand taste of the brand’s handcrafted, bo…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

CARE Humane Society in need of holiday fosters

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Altar Call | Choice Christmas Words

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BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION —Words are precious. We communicate our needs, our dreams and our feelings with words. Since it’s Christmas time, let’s reflect on some choice words of the Christmas season.“Clearance” is one. I like it. My wife loved it. She seldom bought anything that was not on a “clearance sale” rack. Buying “clearance” Christmas gifts can save money for other things – like the power bill.“Santa” is another. It’s linked with another…Jesus Christ · Opelika Read Article

Obituaries | Week of Dec. 15, 2025

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WOODROW DODSON ROSSIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Woodrow Dodson Ross, better known in the community as Woody Ross, on Dec. 11, 2025. He died the day after celebrating his 76th Birthday. Woody was born in Opelika on Dec. 10, 1949. He lived his entire life in the Auburn/Opelika area.In his younger years, he was a well-known radio announcer beginning his life-long career in radio at WJHO radio station. Woody truly enjoyed…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Auburn boys, girls notch wins over Loachapoka

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BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — The Auburn High School (7A) girls’ and boys’ teams both took down cross-county rivals Loachapoka High School (2A) on the road, with the Lady Tigers defeating the Lady Indians 59-33 and the Tigers downing the Indians 64-41 on Dec. 9.With those results, the AHS girls’ team strengthened their record to 6-1 while the boys’ team improved to 9-3. The LHS girls’ team fell to 4-6, and the boys’ team must re…Opelika · Opelika Read Article

Trinity Eagles fall against Springwood Wildcats

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STORY AND PHOTOSBY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Just four days after defeating Springwood at home, the Trinity Eagles boys basketball team came up short against the Wildcats in a closely contested 51-47 loss at Springwood.Trinity’s Reid House led all scorers with 22 points as the Eagles battled back from a 15-point deficit to take the lead early in the final period before succumbing to the dominant rebounding displayed by the home team.“W…Basketball · Opelika Read Article

Girls Cross Country team recognized by ACS board

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BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn School Board recognized the Auburn High Girls’ Cross Country Team’s success as the 7A Alabama State Team Champions. Eight out of the last nine State titles have been won by the Auburn girls’ Cross Country Team, and this is their third consecutive year in a row of winning the title.“I am so proud of these girls,” said Varsity Girls’ Cross Country head coach Erica Skidmore. “They represent Auburn so …Opelika · Opelika Read Article