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Boys & Girls Club to host Keys for Kids fundraiser with dueling pianos event in Opelika

Boys & Girls Club to host Keys for Kids fundraiser with dueling pianos event in Opelika

  • Brionna McCall

The Boys & Girls Club of East Alabama will host Keys for Kids fundraiser, featuring dueling piano entertainment, to benefit youth programs.

Through the lens: Southern Union flag football extends win streak to six

Through the lens: Southern Union flag football extends win streak to six

  • Adam Sparks

Scenes from Southern Union flag football's 28-7 win over Calhoun and 46-6 win over Enterprise State at Floral Park in Opelika on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.

Week 4 high school football power rankings in the Opelika-Auburn area

Week 4 high school football power rankings in the Opelika-Auburn area

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Auburn High and Russell County rose in the latest Opelika-Auburn News high school football power rankings.

Through the lens: Auburn football dominates Southern Miss

Through the lens: Auburn football dominates Southern Miss

  • Adam Sparks

Scenes from Auburn football's 43-8 win over Southern Miss at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

How two local stars had big moments in Auburn win over Southern Miss

How two local stars had big moments in Auburn win over Southern Miss

  • Alex Husting

Malik Autry and Omar Mabson II spent their high school football careers just miles away but on opposite sides of the gridiron as stars for Opelika and Auburn High respectively. 

Alex Golesh called Auburn’s offense ‘sloppy.’ Here’s what the Tigers need to improve on before SEC play

Alex Golesh called Auburn’s offense ‘sloppy.’ Here’s what the Tigers need to improve on before SEC play

  • Jacob Waters

Auburn had 613 total yards against Southern Miss, but a disappointed Alex Golesh called the performance "sloppy." Here's what the Tigers are aiming to improve on before SEC play.

What we learned from Week 3 of high school football in the Opelika-Auburn area

What we learned from Week 3 of high school football in the Opelika-Auburn area

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The Opelika-Auburn area had plenty of big high school football games in Week 3, and the matchups lived up to the hype.

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Report Card: Auburn football vs. Southern Miss

Alex Golesh called Auburn’s offense ‘sloppy.’ Here’s what the Tigers need to improve on before SEC play

Alex Golesh called Auburn’s offense ‘sloppy.’ Here’s what the Tigers need to improve on before SEC play

Week 4 high school football power rankings in the Opelika-Auburn area

Week 4 high school football power rankings in the Opelika-Auburn area

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Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 14

Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 14

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Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 13

Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 13

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Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

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On 9/11, Nebraskans looked up and saw Air Force One. Why George W. Bush came to Offutt

On 9/11, Nebraskans looked up and saw Air Force One. Why George W. Bush came to Offutt

The shock of the Sept. 11 attacks came home for many in Nebraska when President George W. Bush flew into Offutt Air Force Base for 90 consequential minutes at StratCom.

Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 11

Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 11

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Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

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Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

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Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

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Auburn University ROTC to host annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Jordan-Hare Stadium

Auburn University ROTC to host annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Jordan-Hare Stadium

  • Brionna McCall

Auburn University's ROTC will host its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Jordan-Hare Stadium to honor those who sacrificed on September 11.

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US LBM Coaches Poll: Texas win over Ohio State reshapes playoff debate

US LBM Coaches Poll: Texas win over Ohio State reshapes playoff debate

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Seven Patriots who must step up to replace A.J. Brown

Seven Patriots who must step up to replace A.J. Brown

BOSTON — It’s going to be a long four weeks without A.J. Brown. Maybe even five or six. Brown’s high ankle sprain landed him on injured reserve Saturday, meaning he must miss the Patriots’ upcoming games versus the Steelers, at the Jaguars, at the Bills and against the Raiders at home. If Brown sits for six weeks, a common recovery time for players at his position with this injury, he would ...

Torres scores brace as Troy draws Alcorn State 3-3

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Irene Torres scored twice and Alaina Uncapher added a late penalty as Troy battled to a 3-3 draw with Alcorn State, despite being outshot 31-9 at home.

Volleyball concludes Florida Invite with loss to Gators

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Troy volleyball fell to No. 10 Florida in three sets at the Florida Invite, highlighted by first-year standout Isa Ruether’s 10 kills on a .500 attack percentage.

US LBM Coaches Poll: Texas win over Ohio State reshapes playoff debate

US LBM Coaches Poll: Texas win over Ohio State reshapes playoff debate

Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after Texas stunned Ohio State in a result that could shape the College Football Playoff race.

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The City of Decatur will close the Nelson Boat Ramp on Oct. 18 at midnight for an $800,000 project to replace ramps and install new ADA-compliant floating docks.

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Decatur Moves marks one year of on-demand microtransit, providing more than 160,000 trips and serving over 170,000 passengers across Decatur and Macon County.

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Street closure at E. Cerro Gordo Street and N. Water Street
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Storm sewer repair will close the E. Cerro Gordo Street and N. Water Street intersection in Decatur from Sept. 9–12, 2026, with marked detours for all traffic.

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Matt Nordby, founder of Flume Ventures and 2026 Lowder Executive-in-Residence, shares career lessons on integrity, risk-taking, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning.

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Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

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Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

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Do we learn more from people who disagree with us? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.

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Families are reading to preschoolers less often since the pandemic

Families are reading to preschoolers less often since the pandemic

Researchers said this is cause for concern considering the major effect parent reading with young kids has on outcomes such as language development and literacy.

What families need to know about postpartum psychosis

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LifeStance Health reports that postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe condition, is often misdiagnosed due to its unusual symptoms and lack of recognition in clinical training.

Jessica Tarlov shares lessons from being the liberal voice at Fox News in 'I Disagree'

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After appearing last year on a contentious political panel discussion in Washington, D.C., Jessica Tarlov, co-host of the the popular Fox News show "The Five," was approached by a transgender woman from Alabama. Tarlov had said that Democratic candidates in tough races might have to concede that transgender collegiate swimmer Lia Thomas should not be competing against women assigned female at ...

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