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Dec 31, 2024 · CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Dec. 28, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Opelika Police responded to 2600 Block of Northpark Drive regarding an individual who had located human skeletal remains in a wooded area.During the initial investigation, detectives contacted the Montgomery Police Department to request assistance from their cadaver dog.
On the Mark | Dec. 12, 2024 - The Observer
Dec 10, 2024 · State championships held in Birmingham. OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association completed the Super 7 football champion-ship and flag football championships last week at Protective Stadium in Birmingham.
On the Mark | Dec. 24, 2024 - The Observer
Dec 24, 2024 · Wrapping up 2024 with basketball, wrestling. OPINION — Local Schools are on Christmas and New Years break, but basketball teams, including Opelika’s girls and boys teams are busy playing in holiday tournaments before and after Christmas.
On the Mark | Dec. 5, 2024 - The Observer
Dec 4, 2024 · Super 7 Football Championships Underway. OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is holding the Super 7 Football Championships at Birmingham’s Protective Stadium Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 4 through 6.
On the Mark | Oct. 3, 2024 - The Observer
Oct 4, 2024 · BY D. MARK MITCHELL. OPINION — Opelika (5-1, R 2-1) beat Pike Road 31-20 last Friday in Montgomery in its second toughest game of the season. Coached by Granger Shook, The Patriot’s game plan was obvious from the beginning — Stop the Bulldog’s running game by putting five and six players on the defensive line and take advantage of every opportunity to slow down the running game.
AU basketball climbs to No. 2 nationally - The Observer
Dec 4, 2024 · AUBURN — Last week, the Auburn University mens basketball team won the first Maui Invitational title in program history, joining Vanderbilt (1986) and Kentucky (1993) as the only SEC programs to win the title. The Tigers are 5-1 in two all-time appearances in the Maui Invitational after posting a ...
Collinwood luminaries tell Christmas story - The Observer
Dec 4, 2024 · BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER. OPELIKA — For the 57th year, Collinwood residents will continue their Christmas gift to the community with the annual Collinwood Luminaries Friday, Dec. 13, from 5 until 9 p.m.
Obituaries | Dec. 5, 2024 - The Observer
Dec 3, 2024 · DORIS PALMER SLAUGHTERDoris Palmer Slaughter entered her heavenly home on Oct. 14, 2024. She was born in Stapleton, Georgia, on Dec. 25, 1933, to Walton Harold
Inside the Statehouse | Dec. 19, 2024 - The Observer
Dec 17, 2024 · The First “Working for Alabama” Czar. OPINION — During the last session of the legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, along with the business leaders of the state made the “Working for Alabama” program their priority.
Sean of the South | Dec. 24, 2024 - The Observer
Dec 24, 2024 · Happy New Year. OPINION — New Years – Jan. 2016. Millions of years ago, New Year’s Eve was a rather disappointing thing. Way back then, our filthy ancestors huddled around campfires, sipping swamp water, grunting at teenagers who peed too close to camp.