by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY ADVA AUBURN — The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) welcomed student veterans from the University of Alabama and Auburn University involved in Operation Iron Ruck on Nov. 16, to donate items needed for the annual ruck march. Operation...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee County Family Court Judge Mike Fellows last week honored three Auburn City Schools students with Character in Action awards. Hunter Martin (pictured middle), a seventh-grader at East Samford School, was recognized as a leader...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community, Schools
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation’s $1 million fundraising goal is within reach, according to Foundation Board Chair Oline Price. In September of last year, to coincide with the college’s 100th anniversary, the...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Happy Thanksgiving week to our beautiful and loving community. The holidays bring families together in a wonderful way. The holidays give parents and grandparents close time and down time to be with children and grandchildren. The holidays bring so much...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community, Sports
Ribbon cutting, grand opening planned for Nov. 30 CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATION OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation is hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated softball fields located at West Ridge Park on...