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Opelika-Auburn News Milestones Policy

All Milestones announcements – for weddings, engagements, anniversaries and births – are covered by the Opelika-Auburn News Milestones policy. Milestones announcements run in the Your Life section published each Sunday in the Opelika-Auburn News.

SUBMIT
Please e-mail the information and photograph for your announcement, along with your name, physical address and telephone number to: . (Please note: The physical address and telephone number of the person requesting the announcement are required for every announcement order.)

After an announcement is completed, a proof will be e-mailed to the sender for proofing and approval. We must have final approval and payment by the Milestones deadline (listed below) to authorize publication of the announcement.

DEADLINE
All Milestones announcements must be proofed – with final approval – and payment must be submitted by 3 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Sunday date of publication.

COST
Wedding, anniversary and engagement announcements:
  • Text – 25 cents per word
  • Photograph – $5 fee to include a photograph
  • Online posting – $10 fee to post on our Web site at http://www.oanow.com


  • Birth announcements:
  • Text – $12 per column inch (Example: The cost for a 1-inch by 1-inch announcement with no photograph would be $12.)
  • Photograph – $5 fee to include a photograph
  • Online posting – $10 fee to post on our Web site at http://www.oanow.com


  • PAYMENT
  • By telephone: The Opelika-Auburn News accepts checks and credit/debit cards by telephone.
  • In-person: The Opelika-Auburn News accepts cash, checks and credit/debit cards for in-person payment.


  • If you need additional information or assistance regarding a Milestones announcement, please call the Opelika-Auburn News at 334-749-6271.


    November 15, 2009

    Edwards, Riddle
    Edwards, Riddle

    Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wayne Edwards of Opelika, AL would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy L. Edwards to Jerrell Clint Riddle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jerrell Riddle of Opelika, AL.


    November 08, 2009

    Slagle, Carmichael
    Slagle, Carmichael

    Mr. and Mrs. Charles. C. W. Slagle of Montgomery, AL announce the engagement of their daughter Allison Elaine Slagle to John Russell Carmichael, son of Mr. Paul Carmichael and Ms. Debbie Dubose of Opelika, AL.

    Noa, Stroud
    Noa, Stroud

    Ms. Tina Noa of Auburn, AL announces the engagement of her daughter Jennifer Rose Noa to Jason Cleveland Stroud, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Stroud of Auburn, AL.

    Brown, Olaveson
    Brown, Olaveson

    Mr. and Mrs. James Larry Brown of Eufaula announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Louise Brown, to Steven Lee Olaveson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Olaveson of Opelika.


    November 02, 2009

    Ellen 60th wedding anniversary
    Ellen 60th wedding anniversary

    Paul and Polly (Marbut) Ellen were married October 29, 1949 in Hokes Bluff, Alabama and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception at Parkway Baptist Church.


    October 25, 2009

    Echols 50th Wedding Anniversary
    Echols 50th Wedding Anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Echols joyfully celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 11 with family and friends at the Marriott at Grand National.
    Hosea and Mary were married October 11, 1959 at Mary’s family home in Dallas County. They’ve lived in Auburn since then. They are both retired and the proud parents of a daughter, Vanessa, who lives in Orlando, FL. They are active members of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Auburn.


    October 18, 2009

    Hubbard 50th anniversary
    Hubbard 50th anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hubbard will happily celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on October 16 at their home in Opelika, AL with their children, grandchildren and friends.


    October 11, 2009

    Alexander, White
    Alexander, White

    Mr. and Mrs. David Edward Alexander of Auburn announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Rachael Nicole Alexander, to Mr. William Cowart White of Alexander City, son of Mr. John Thomas White of Childersburg and Mrs. Jane Cowart White of Alexander City.

    Maddox, Brown
    Maddox, Brown

    Lakeia and Lavasha Maddox of Opelika, Alabama announce the engagement of their mother Joann Price Maddox of Opelika to Greggory Charles Brown of Auburn, Alabama.


    September 27, 2009

    White, Chaisson
    White, Chaisson

    Kathryn Elizabeth White and Brian David Chaisson were united in marriage on the evening of March 14, 2009 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Dr. George Mathison presided over the double-ring ceremony held at the Chapel in the Gardens.


    September 13, 2009

    Herring, Gardner
    Herring, Gardner

    Laura Leanne Herring and Steven Kurt Gardner were married on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The wedding took place at Fountainview Mansion in Auburn, AL.


    September 06, 2009

    Sanders, McDonald
    Sanders, McDonald

    Danny and Marcia Sanders of Valley, formerly of Opelika and Todd and Deborah Moore of South Padre Island, Texas announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Leanna Marie Sanders of Opelika to Roger Dale McDonald, Jr. of Opelika, son of Roger, Sr. and Peggy McDonald of Opelika.


    August 29, 2009

    Mason Robert Kebe
    Mason Robert Kebe

    It is with great pleasure and excitement that Jill and Greg Kebe of Auburn announce the birth of their first child. Mason Robert Kebe was born at 11:52am, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs. 9oz. and was 21.5 inches long. We would like to thank everyone involved for their love and support.


    August 23, 2009

    Causey, LeBleu
    Causey, LeBleu

    Mr. and Mrs. Alan Morris Causey of Columbus, Georgia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Courtney Lea Causey to Mr. Marshall Thomas LeBleu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rafael LeBleu of Auburn.

    Clark, Armstrong
    Clark, Armstrong

    Valory Nicole Clark and Kyle Stephen Armstrong were married in a double-ring ceremony June 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m at the home of Bobby and Shirlene Parker, grandparents of the bride.

    Moore, Baldino
    Moore, Baldino

    Marie Moore and Pasquale Adamo Baldino were married on May 16, 2009 at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica.

    The bride is the daughter of Mike and Judy Moore of Opelika. She is the grandaughter of Eunice and the late Ed Manning and the late Jack and Carolyn Moore, all of Opelika.

    Cannon 50th anniversary
    Cannon 50th anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cannon are happily celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary today. Effie and Lewis were married in a double ring ceremony on August 23rd, 1959, at First United Methodist Church of Winnie, Texas.


    August 15, 2009

    White, McDowell
    White, McDowell

    Maj. Gen. John and Mrs. Robin White of Lanett, AL, formerly of Auburn, announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Elizabeth White, to James Addison McDowell, son of Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Donna McDowell of North Augusta, SC, formerly of Valley, AL.

    Kincaid, Aicklen
    Kincaid, Aicklen

    Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kincaid of Auburn, Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline Cain Kincaid to Patrick Alan Aicklen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Aicklen of Dallas, Texas. 

    Webb, Burgbacher
    Webb, Burgbacher

    Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Webb of Auburn announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Adele Webb to Andrew James Burgbacher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burgbacher, of Tipp City, Ohio.


    August 09, 2009

    Dumas, Phillips
    Dumas, Phillips

    Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waren Dumas of Auburn announce the engagement of their daughter Kristin Leigh Dumas to Mr. Craig McDowell Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin Craig Phillips of Union Springs, AL.

    Bazemore, Lee
    Bazemore, Lee

    Heather Bazemore and Josh Lee were joined in Christian marriage June 27, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Opelika.

    Crowder, Dorn
    Crowder, Dorn

    Mr. and Mrs. Willie Finley of Auburn, Alabama and Mr. Larry Crowder of Opelika, Alabama, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter.


    July 31, 2009

    Houston, Long
    Houston, Long

    Leney and Gwendolyn Houston of Lawrenceville, GA announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynielle Janeece Houston to Richard Ross Long, son of Terry and Carol Long of Beauregard, AL.


    July 28, 2009

    Oakes, Spencer
    Oakes, Spencer

    Ellen Kelsey Oakes and Justin Phillip Spencer were united in marriage in a double-ring ceremony on June 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry L. Oakes of Auburn.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hayes of Huntsville, and the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Estes Oakes of Sylacauga.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spencer of Auburn.  He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Spencer, Jr. of Auburn, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Phillip King of Dothan.  The Reverend Curtis Black officiated.

    Horton, McDaniel
    Horton, McDaniel

    Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Frank Horton of Fort Worth, Texas announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Anna Apple Horton to Brad Alan McDaniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wayne McDaniel of Auburn, Alabama.


    July 10, 2009

    Dorough, Watts
    Dorough, Watts

    Mr. and Mrs. David Dorough of Homewood, Alabama are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Alison, to James Timothy Watts, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Watts, Jr. of Auburn, Alabama.

    Almond, Harps
    Almond, Harps

    Mr. Aaron Almond of Opelika, Alabama announces the engagement of his daughter, Calandra Adora to Mr. Timonthy Tyrone Harps, son of Ms. Lizzie Louise White of Griffin, Georgia.  The bride is also the daughter of the late Mrs. LaRuth Springer Almond. 

    Hodges, Johnson
    Hodges, Johnson

    Mr. Samuel Brooks of Brownville, AL and Ms. Diane Hodges of Tuskegee, AL are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Taraysa Dionne Hodges to Jorrod Franklin Johnson, son of Rev. and Mrs. Joe Frank Johnson of Auburn, AL.


    June 21, 2009

    Jackson, Capps
    Jackson, Capps

    Mr. and Mrs. Walker Madison Jackson of Auburn announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie Nell Jackson to Mr. Matthew Walker Capps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Isbell Capps of Macon, Georgia.

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