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Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint Opening in Downtown Auburn

BY ETHAN STAMPER FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint is opening in downtown Auburn on July 24. The restaurant is located at the storefront where Cheeburger Cheeburger used to be on North College street. Patrons can expect a wide selection of...

Opelika Hosts UTSA Mixed-Doubles Tournament

The Auburn Mixed Doubles weekend tournament is a team-style tennis tournament that took place at The Marriott at Grant National in Opelika July 7 through 9. Winning teams qualified to play at the UTSA state tournament in Dothan, Alabama, in September. PHOTOS BY MATT...

Swinging the Way Through Summer

Summer Swing, a seasonal free concert series hosted by Opelika Parks and Rec, continues to entertain at Monkey Park in Opelika. Happening every Tuesday at 7 p.m., the pictured concert came courtesy of Jessie Lynch. The next Summer Swing, July 18, is slated to have the...

Back-to-School Shopping?

Local Pediatrician Says Skip the Smartphone Section CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA — Screen time for children comes in many forms, and the collective exposure plays a pivotal role in this crucial period of mental, physical and emotional growth. For teens and pre-teens...

Permitless Carry Starts This WeekHere’s What You Need to Know

Permitless Carry Starts This Week
Here’s What You Need to Know

Jan 4, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY CRAIG MONGER / 1819 NEWS ALABAMA — With the start of the new year, eligible Alabamians are now allowed to carry firearms without...

Honoring the Nation’s Fallen: Wreaths Placed at Graves

Honoring the Nation’s Fallen: Wreaths Placed at Graves

Jan 4, 2023

As part of Wreaths Across America's national initiative, Wreaths Across America Day, members of the Opelika community traveled to Ft. Mitchell...

All Inclusive ‘Hands-On’ Basketball Camp Held in Opelika

All Inclusive ‘Hands-On’ Basketball Camp Held in Opelika

Dec 30, 2022

OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope partnered with The D.A.C. Way to host the “First All Inclusive ‘Hands-On’ Basketball Camp” in Lee County at...

Smiths Station Appoints New City Officials, Approves Annexations

Smiths Station Appoints New City Officials, Approves Annexations

Dec 28, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station City Council had a busy month. The mayor and council members...

‘Donuts with Deputies’ Delights Families

‘Donuts with Deputies’ Delights Families

Dec 28, 2022

Local children joined the Lee County sheriff and deputies for the festive and fun "Donuts with Deputies" event, held Dec. 16 at the Lee County...

AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST JOB FAIR ON JAN. 11

Dec 28, 2022

AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library is partnering with the Goodwill Career Center to host a hiring event on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The event will take...

Fresh Start: Getting Off on the Right Foot in the New Year

Fresh Start: Getting Off on the Right Foot in the New Year

Dec 28, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY ACES / BY DUSTIN DUNCAN LEE COUNTY — Looking for a fresh start in the new year? For those making New Year’s resolutions to be...

Apple Cider Is the Perfect Winter Drink

Apple Cider Is the Perfect Winter Drink

Dec 28, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY TAKE THEM A MEAL / KELLI NAPOTNIK ALABAMA — There's nothing that says Happy Holidays to me more than the smell of warm spices and a...

Auburn Public Library to Host Kopper Kettle Presentation, Exhibit

Auburn Public Library to Host Kopper Kettle Presentation, Exhibit

Dec 28, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library last week announced that it will host Auburn University alumnus James...

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