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Opp may send some inmates to Geneva Co.

There is no plan by Opp officials to back out of the city’s inmate-housing contract with the Covington County Sheriff’s Office and county commission, but ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:02 am

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Opp BOE hires 3

The Opp City school year will start with three more new faces as board members met Friday to finalize personnel before the Aug. 19 start ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:00 am

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Paschal makes good on a last wish from Ladd With whispers and a song, a dying wish came true for Deanna “Dee” Ladd as her ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:00 am

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Off to a running start

Vincent McNearor and Jarrett Goodson, both Red Level High School graduates, spent Thursday morning doing a physical training test at Robinson Park. The two will ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Friday, August 2, 2013 12:08 am

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Locals could get grants for safe rooms

Covington County has been awarded more than $125,000 as part of an eight-county $900,000 hazard mitigation grant announced Wednesday by Gov. Robert Bentley. In his ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Friday, August 2, 2013 12:05 am

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Changes considered for road crews

It’s been said that FEMA money has saved the county from financial ruin, but commissioners said Thursday they recognize that money is coming to an ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Friday, August 2, 2013 12:05 am

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Grants for rent, not new rims

Funding a college education isn’t easy, even for those who qualify for federal aid. One federal resource is the Pell Grant – but local education ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Thursday, August 1, 2013 12:00 am

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Teachers: We need supplies

“Donations would be greatly appreciated” is what the header says over the list of items like paper towels, Kleenex, hand sanitizer and the like. Area ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:12 am

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Opp parents scramble to raise money for World Series travel

Now that the homecoming celebration is done for the Opp 12-year-old All Stars, parents are scrambling to figure out how to pay for next week’s ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:11 am

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Shopping spree with stolen card lands woman in jail

An Opp woman is in a heap of trouble after she allegedly stole a credit card from an unlocked vehicle at the Andalusia Social Security ... Read more

by Stephanie Nelson, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:10 am