🌱 Worried school trouble could delay your teen’s license in Opelika?

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In today's newsletter:

• Worried school trouble could delay your teen’s license in Opelika?

Also on today's calendar: Dallas Dorsey and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 69.
• Sunday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Officials clear up confusion over Alabama's Taylor's Law (opelikaobserver.com) — Opelika families heading back to school are being reassured that Taylor’s Law, which links student discipline to driver’s license eligibility, hasn’t changed despite confusing social media posts. State officials and Opelika City Schools Superintendent Kevin Davis explain how disciplinary points work, what HB 33 did not do, and why parents should rely on school communication instead of viral graphics.
   

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📸 Around Opelika

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Opelika

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21

• Resting Pulse Brewing — Leah Slaughter Music →
  Resting Pulse Brewing Company, 714 1st Ave, Opelika
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22

• Dallas Dorsey →
  Auburn Plaza Bar & Lounge, 800 Main St, Auburn
  6:00 pm

Monday August 24

• Library Board Meeting →
  City of Opelika -
  6:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• One Time Event →
  City of Opelika -
  3:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
  3:00 pm
• "Bluey's Big Play" →
  Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University, 910 S College St, Auburn
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• AU NPHC: Meet The Greeks →
  Auburn University Student Center, Student Center, 255 Heisman Dr, Auburn
  6:30 pm
• Opelika Community Theatre - Legally Blonde →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1220 Fox Run Ave Suite 216, Opelika
  7:00 pm

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📣 Opelika Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21

• Puppet Shows
  Auburn Public Library , Youth Room
  9:30 am

Saturday August 22

• USTA Level 6 Junior
  Auburn Parks and Recreation Yarbrough Tennis Center
• Family Story Time
  Auburn Public Library , Youth Room
  9:30 am
• Movers & Shakers
  Auburn Public Library , Youth Room
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Nadja, is a three year old husky mix.
  She is medium size. Good with family and other animals. She is very sweet and loving. Mother has to find a good home for her because her new born… (Nextdoor Northbrook)
• Is there an informal network of people who look after the elderly or handicapped in the Opelika/Auburn area.
  We are looking for someone to help with my wife, who is disabled, and do light housekeeping, meal prep etc. Not opposed to using visiting angels or… (Nextdoor East of 280 - I85)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Opelika. Apply here.
• HL Mando Corp. posted a job opening for AL - Production Operator : 2nd shift / 3rd shift in Opelika. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Opelika here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Auburn

• Notice of Public Hearing - RZ-2026-019 (auburnvillager.com)
• Auburn residents raise concerns over apartment redevelopment plans (wsfa.com)
• Tiger Dining welcomes 3 new locations below The Edge (theplainsman.com)

Valley

• Week of Aug. 17, 2026 (opelikaobserver.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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