From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on April 29, 2013. View the original page.
Month: April 2013
Talladega’s Aaron’s Dream Weekend is Almost Here
I’ve been quietly getting the camper ready for the first road trip of the year and a weekend of in-filed fun at the Talladega Super Speedway. Country Star Chris Young will be on stage in the Infield for the Saturday Night concert. It’s free for those with Infield or Sunday Race Tickets. It’s always a great event, always a little country and a lot of fun outside. I see that Danica Patrick is doing a promotion giving… Read More
Planning Trip – In House Staging Area for Talladega
Not sure what happened to me. I use to travel out on Sunday for work, return on Saturday and Repeat. Now, since I don’t ravel as much, I find that I have to Stage the trips to make sure I remember everything I need. By the way, this isn’t a proven method, as I always forget something critical to the success of the trip. For me last month to Las Vegas for a convention, it… Read More
Relay for Life – Friday Night Downtown
Lee County Relay for Life will take over Courthouse Square on Friday Night for its annual fund raiser. This will be the first year in the new location.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on April 25, 2013. View the original page.
Two for One Sale at Advance Auto Parts New Opelika Store
Ran in to grab a few things to get ready for Talladega Infield Camping in about 10 days. The new store, next to Burger King on Second Avenue is having a pretty big Grand Opening Sale. If you need anything for the car, trailer, tool box, they probably have it on sale. Check it out!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on April 24, 2013. View the original page.
OHS Spirit of Sound Travels to Texas for Parade
Opelika High School OHS Spirit of the South Band will perform this Saturday Night in the San Antonio Event! The 65th anniversary of the Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade will celebrate the 2013 theme of “Celebrating San Antonio.” The Fiesta Flambeau Parade will step off at 7:00 p.m. (April 27th) with the Vanguard of ROTC and civilian patriotic organizations that will perform along the 2.6 mile parade route through downtown San Antonio. The main parade begins at… Read More
Job Fair Today (4/24) at A-1 Employment
I think the picture tells the story. Find out about jobs and win some prizes! Today from 5-7 PM at 400 South 8th Street!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on April 24, 2013. View the original page.
Theatre in Union Springs Thursday – The Hallelujah Girls
Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious, and if they’re going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to get on it now! But Sugar Lee, their… Read More
Check This Out Monday Night at OHS!
OHS band parade rehearsal “with lights” in the front parking lot of Opelika High School. Approximately 7:45 p.m. All are welcome to cheer on the band as they get ready for the Fiesta Flambeau illuminated parade in San Antonio, TX.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on April 23, 2013. View the original page.
Work Continues at Bulldog Stadium
The new artificial turf is down and according to some friends that have been over to see it, it feels great too. Here’s a picture grabbed last week.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on April 23, 2013. View the original page.
Trees Removed on North Railroad Avenue
Looks like the final phase of the downtown Railroad Avenue Streetscape is fully underway this week with the trees on the North side of the tracks coming down. They will be replaced with ones similar to those on the right side of the tracks. New curbing, paving and parking will be part of the final project. Work is on North Railroad Avenue between 6th and 8th Streets. The final work will match that already done between 8th… Read More
