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National Night Out set for Aug. 1

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN/CLARENCE STEWART AUBURN — Auburn Public Safety invites community members, families, residents and stakeholders to celebrate the 40th annual National Night Out (NNO) at Auburn University's Ag Heritage Park on Aug. 1, 2023, from...

Dream Day Foundation Hosts Teen Summit at OHS

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Creating an atmosphere that will be supportive, inclusive and engaging, the Dream Day Foundation, along with 14 other youth organizations, held its Teen Summit Saturday, July 15. The theme, “Shine Bright Like A Diamond,” placed focus...

Statewide Business Competition Coming to Auburn Aug. 17

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The finale of Alabama Launchpad, a statewide funding competition for startups, will be held in Auburn on Aug. 17 at The Park at Auburn University. Eleven finalists have been selected to participate in the second cycle...

Local Realty Group Earns Prestigious Recognition

Crawford Willis Group Brokered by eXp Realty recently announced it was the recipient of the presigious ICON award for the fourth year in a row, presented by eXp Realty. The ICON Award is just another incentive through eXp Realty awarding those who work hard by giving...

2023 Tax Season is Underway in Alabama

2023 Tax Season is Underway in Alabama

Jan 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAX POLICY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION ALABAMA — Tax Season 2023 has begun and the filing...

Smiths Station City Council Honors Student, Discusses Finances in January Meetings

Smiths Station City Council Honors Student, Discusses Finances in January Meetings

Jan 25, 2023

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — As the new year moves forward, Smiths Station City Council approved...

Opelika Middle School Teachers Attend Intensive JFR Holocaust Seminar

Opelika Middle School Teachers Attend Intensive JFR Holocaust Seminar

Jan 25, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Last week, two teachers from Opelika Middle School — eighth-grade English teacher Kate Gholston and...

OCS Recognizes Teachers of the Year

OCS Recognizes Teachers of the Year

Jan 25, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools Board of Education recognized its 2022-23 Teachers...

Local Youth Program Prepares Next Generation

Local Youth Program Prepares Next Generation

Jan 25, 2023

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Young Leaders program is preparing local students to be figureheads of...

Her Name Is Amore

Her Name Is Amore

Jan 25, 2023

BY HANNAH LESTER AND KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Eleven years ago, the Opelika Police Department discovered the...

Eli the Barber Makes Mark on Opelika

Eli the Barber Makes Mark on Opelika

Jan 25, 2023

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For many people, their haircut is the foundation of their look. It is the beginning and end of their...

The Envy of Opelika

The Envy of Opelika

Jan 25, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Envy Salon in downtown Opelika was recently announced as the top-rated beauty salon in...

National Vitamin Company Celebrating 10 Years in Community

National Vitamin Company Celebrating 10 Years in Community

Jan 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYPHARMATIVE, LLC OPELIKA — Pharmavite, LLC, makers of Nature Made vitamins, is excited to celebrate 10 years of production and being a...

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