It was a pretty good weekend around Opelika with the Bulldogs taking a win from Auburn last Friday Night to advance to the state finals against Carver at Crampton Bowl in Montgomery this coming Friday at 7PM. Opelika’s Christmas Parade moves to Saturday this year, instead of a late in the day weekday. The 10AM Start is just as businesses open downtown and should be good for the Saturday shopping as well. Next weekend after… Read More
Month: November 2012
Turkey Week – Time for Thanks
Well, short work week for some. Teachers for one have some extra time as there is no class on Wednesday either this week. However, Friday Night it’s back for High School Football as Opelika continues in it’s quest in the playoffs with cross town rival Auburn High. A quick check last night as all of the local downtown restaurants are going to be closed. If I’ve got that wrong, please leave a comment. However, a Thanksgiving Day… Read More
Opelika Host Daphne “Friday Night Lights”
Opelika host Daphne at Bulldog stadium tonight. Daphne is 8-3 for the season to Opelika’s 7-4. The Dawgs will try to make the quarterfinals for the first time since 2006.(Source: OA Now Sports Writer Jason Galloway)
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on November 16, 2012. View the original page.
Playoffs Continue This Weekend
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on November 13, 2012. View the original page.
City Honors Veterans�Monday
City of Opelika will hold Veterans Day Services on Monday (Nov 12), beginning with a Breakfast at the Elks Lodge at 1944 Opelika Road in Auburn at 8AM. Then at 10AM, at the Veteran’s Memorial Monument at City Hall, there will be a special service.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on November 9, 2012. View the original page.
Opelika Enters Playoffs Tonight
OHS @ Pelham tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the first round of the playoffs. GO DAWGS!!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on November 9, 2012. View the original page.
Music Downtown in Opelika on Thursday Night
The newly opened Eighth and Rail will have music with Ryan Michael Capelli from 8PM til 10PM. If you’ve not made it by, you’ll want to visit the new owner and friendly staff. South Railroad Avenue if you’ve never been! (Sorry this originally said it was Friday Night, but it’s tonight, the 8th)
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on November 7, 2012. View the original page.