Jun 30, 2021
Fireworks will reign over the skies next week in celebration of Independence Day. Opelika Parks and Recreationis hosting the 68th Annual Freedom Celebration on Saturday, July 3rd at the Opelika High School Track.
This year’s celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Following the presentation of colors and pledge allegiance by local boy scout troops,Route 66 will be taking the bandstand and playing crowd favorites throughout the night.
Since the event begins right in the middle of dinnertime, outside food and beverages are allowed, but those who are trying to keep their loads minimal will have numerous food vendors onsite to choose from. Hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks will be in abundance.
Jun 30, 2021
Fireworks will reign over the skies next week in celebration of Independence Day. Opelika Parks and Recreationis hosting the 68th Annual Freedom Celebration on Saturday, July 3rd at the Opelika High School Track.
This year’s celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Following the presentation of colors and pledge allegiance by local boy scout troops,Route 66 will be taking the bandstand and playing crowd favorites throughout the night.
Since the event begins right in the middle of dinnertime, outside food and beverages are allowed, but those who are trying to keep their loads minimal will have numerous food vendors onsite to choose from. Hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks will be in abundance.
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School system: Masks no longer required for students, staff
April 19, 2021
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OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) A large school system in eastern Alabama will no longer require masks to be worn by students or employees.
The rules were spelled out in a recent letter sent by Lee County Schools to staff and school stakeholders, The Opelika-Auburn News reported.
Even though masks will not be required in school or at school events, the school system says it “strongly encourages” people to wear masks.
The system includes 14 schools and nearly 10,000 students.
Two nearby school districts Auburn City Schools and Opelika City Schools will end the school year with mask requirements, the newspaper reported.