Category Archives: Opelika News

Things happening in and around Opelika, Alabama

Opelika Auburn News Sold to BH Media Group

Media General Inc. today announced that it has signed agreements with Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. for the purchase of newspapers and new financing. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, BH Media Group, will purchase all of the newspapers owned by Media General, … Continue reading

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The Railyard Presents Opening Event This Saturday

Okay, so you may be wondering what The Railyard is, as work has quietly been progressing to turn some old cotton warehouse space into an Art, Music & Food venue this weekend. From their website: The Railyard presents an art … Continue reading

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New Look for Light & Power

Opelika Power Services today unveiled a new company logo that represents its strong foundation for providing reliable electricity and illustrates the company’s transition to providing new services, enabling Opelika to be recognized as a “Smart” community. Employees of OPS (formerly … Continue reading

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Railroad Creamery Opens Downtown

New Ice Cream Shop is open next to Sid’s 8th St Cafe in the courtyard. I’ll bet Redman was one of the first in line!

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Road Over Twin Lakes Dam Closed

Mayor Fuller has directed Mike Hilyer and public works crews to CLOSE the earthen damn on Twin Lakes Avenue to traffic beginning first thing Wednesday morning (March 28th) because of safety issues. The city will be contacting residents in this neighborhood … Continue reading

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Jefferson’s Resaurant Opens Monday – Burgers, Wings & Oysters, Oh My!

Let me start by saying I really like the double dipped wings at Jefferson’s.  Now I don’t think they are on the weight loss program right now, but the new owners dropped a few in front of me and Redman … Continue reading

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Opelika Schools Mini Break

Students are out of class on Monday and Tuesday this week (March 26th and 27th) for a Mini Spring Break.  And it looks like the weather will be perfect!

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Jessie Summers – Volunteer of the Year at Pioneer Park

Jessie Summers, 87, long-time Curator of the Trade Center Museum at Pioneer Park has not only been recognized as the recipient of its first-ever Volunteer of the Year Award, the award has been named in her honor—the Jessie Summers Volunteer … Continue reading

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TLC Offering Teacher Appreciation Open House

This Sunday, March 4 from 1 till 4 p.m.at 824 Avenue A, Transformations Life Center (TLC) wants to show their appreciation to teachers, counselors, school administrators, and school staff for all they do for the children in our community.  Refreshments … Continue reading

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Wright’s to “Free Enterprise Honorees” List

Wright’s Market, Inc. is one of 25 Businesses that were commended for their strong business practices and contributions to the economy.  America’s Small Business Summit, sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, named Wright’s Market to the Free Enterprise Honorees … Continue reading

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Opelika City Wide Cleanup – March 3rd

On Saturday, March 3rd volunteers of Keep Opelika Beautiful will be participating in the Citywide Cleanup. This local effort, an extension of the national program, Great American Cleanup, is an opportunity for citizens to join together in the fight against … Continue reading

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Opelika Students Get Long Weekend

Opelika Schools are off both Monday and Tuesday for the students. Teachers have a Professional Day on Tuesday! OHS holds their Academic Banquet on Thursday at 6PM.  ”Anything Goes” presented by the Opelika High Theatre Society opens on March 8th … Continue reading

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Street Work in Opelika!

The City of Opelika has devised its paving schedule for FY 2012. While some paving has already been achieved, there are still streets which will be re-paved sometime during the next couple of months. East Alabama Paving (EAP) is doing … Continue reading

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First Fridays Return

Save the date: Friday, March 2 • til 8 p.m. • Downtown Opelika it’s First Fridays Return! On the First Friday of each month, downtown Opelika shops will stay open until 8 p.m. so that diners of our fine downtown … Continue reading

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Road Trip & New Stuff at ODN

A short Road Trip this week over to San Juan, Puerto Rico for work.  Gosh, folks are pretty friendly on the island and I found some tasty items on the menu, pardon my diet, plus got some work done.  You’ll … Continue reading

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