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Penquin Project debuts with the play ‘Annie Jr.’

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER Annie Jr. was staged last week by Opelika Community Theatre as the inaugural Penguin Project show. The Penguin Project is a theatre program designed to introduce young adults with disabilities to...

The Empty Bowls annual fundraiser set for April 20

Tickets available now, proceeds benefit Food Bank of East Alabama BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Since the Empty Bowls event was first held in 2014 by the Opelika Rocky Brook Potters, nearly $100, 000 has been raised for the Food Bank of East Alabama to...

AU goes into post-season on a hot streak

PhotoS by Zach Bland and Stephen Leonard /Auburn Tigers Three Tigers earned All-SEC honors, including (left to right) Johni Broome, All-SEC First Team; Jaylin Williams, All-SEC Second Team; and Aden Holloway, All-SEC Freshman Team. BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER...

Gov. Ivey signs IVF protections legislation

Gov. Kay Ivey has signed SB159, the IVF protections legislation, after it received overwhelming support from the Alabama Legislature. The governor is grateful to the Legislature for swiftly bringing forward this stop-gap measure so fertility clinics, that previously...
‘Alabama to the Rescue’

‘Alabama to the Rescue’

Conference aims to shed light on invisible crime of human trafficking BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — An event designed to raise...

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French Bakery to open Feb. 1

French Bakery to open Feb. 1

BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Bringing a taste of upscale cuisine to The Plains, Boulangerie, a French bakery, will open in downtown...

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