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Suspicious fires close two Opelika day care facilities

Opelika Observer 21 Jan 2026
OPELIKA — Less than six days after a fire damaged one Opelika child care center, the Opelika Fire Department was called to a second facility late Monday night prompting investigators to examine whether the incidents are connected.
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Opelika represented at Main Street Alabama Day on the Hill

Opelika Observer 21 Jan 2026
OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street Executive Director Kelsey Sullivan attended the Main Street Alabama Day on the Hill event, which helps the organization continue to increase impact as it helps Main Street communities across the state.”.
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Opelika approves $20 million agreement to expand Fox Run School

Opelika Observer 21 Jan 2026
OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a resolution partnering with the Opelika City Schools Board of Education to commit up to $20 million for improvements to the Fox Run School in order to increase the number of students it serves.
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Global Community Day Festival returns to Opelika in March

Opelika Observer 14 Jan 2026
Organized by Auburn University’s Office of Outreach Global, the annual festival draws international and domestic communities from Auburn, Opelika and surrounding areas to promote intercultural education and relationship building.
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Auburn-Opelika Tourism grows its Volunteer AO Program

Opelika Observer 14 Jan 2026
AUBURN-OPELIKA — Volunteer AO is Auburn–Opelika Tourism’s (AOT) volunteer program that gives area residents a chance to share their hometown hospitality while supporting local events.
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Auburn-Opelika tourism welcomes new communications specialist

Opelika Observer 14 Jan 2026
AUBURN-OPELIKA — Auburn-Opelika Tourism has announced the hiring of Mari Lott as communications specialist, a role she assumed in January 2026 following her graduation from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
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On the Mark | Busy week highlights Opelika sports

Opelika Observer 14 Jan 2026
Opelika High School’s girls and boys basketball teams turned in a strong week of action, collecting area wins and setting up a rivalry matchup with Auburn ... Coach Button is off to a great start since becoming head coach at Opelika.
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Man dies by suicide after police chase from Opelika into Georgia, officials say

Ledger Enquirer 10 Jan 2026
Officials say the suspect was wanted for previously assaulting a police officer ... .
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Columbus man faces additional child sex crime charges after search of residence

Ledger Enquirer 08 Jan 2026
In December, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a report that he was sending inappropriate text messages to a juvenile ... .
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Montgomery Catholic coach Jonathan Chandler leaving to Opelika

Montgomery Advertiser 07 Jan 2026
After one season as the head coach at Montgomery Catholic, Jonathan Chandler is leaving the Knights to take the head coaching job at Opelika after Bryan Moore resigned Dec ... Chandler, an Opelika native, ...
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Opelika Council seeks legal counsel on variance issued in 80s

Opelika Observer 07 Jan 2026
OPELIKA — During Opelika City Council’s meeting on Tuesday night, the council approved a resolution authorizing an engagement letter with Gordon, Dana & Gilmore LLC for professional services related ...
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Bella’s Bridal brings bling to finding the ring in downtown Opelika

Opelika Observer 06 Jan 2026
OPELIKA — Bella’s Bridal is opening a new location in Opelika in the early spring of 2026 — bringing private suites and dedicated stylists to local brides, helping them say “yes” to the dress.
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USA Pickleball Golden Ticket coming to Opelika

Opelika Observer 06 Jan 2026
Billions of players play pickleball — so for Opelika, for Auburn-Opelika tourism and all the partners, to be able to host a prestigious Golden Ticket tournament which qualifies players all across the country for nationals [is incredible].
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Opelika School Board approves supplements for athletics, arts

Opelika Observer 24 Dec 2025
OPELIKA — The Opelika School Board gathered for a regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec ... “It allows them to look to [continue] living in Opelika, and the same thing with fine arts — we’ve got folks doing a great job in that as well.
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The Opelika Career Center is Hosting a Multi-employer Job Fair (Alabama Department of Labor)

Public Technologies 23 Dec 2025
The Opelika Career Center is Hosting a Multi-employer Job Fair. Opelika - The Opelika Career Center is hosting a Multi-employer Job Fair ... The Opelika Public Library is located at 1100 Glenn St, Opelika, Alabama 36801.

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