Auburn University is expecting fewer incoming freshman this fall, but they will be smarter than the previous class, officials reported Tuesday.

A pie-baking contest and a parade featuring decorated bikes, trikes and wagons are among the activities planned for the Opelika Main Street “Summer Celebration” Friday in downtown Opelika.

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SMITHS STATION — The Beauregard Dixie Youth AAA (9-and-10-year-old) All-Stars continued their run in the District 10 Tournament Tuesday, defeating Opelika American, 6-2.
The loss eliminated Opelika American from the tournament.

The first day of the 38th annual Southern Junior golf tournament at Saugahatchee Country Club was a busy one.
The 96-strong field included some of the top junior golfers in the Southeast. Thirteen golfers shot par or better, including Daniel Glidewell of Opelika and Matthew Barnes of Birmingham, who each shot 3-under 69, the day’s lowest score.

Opelika National set out to prove it wasn’t ready to go home just yet.
And Sawyer Stephens made that case quickly in an elimination game against Tallassee on Tuesday at West Ridge Park.