Last week the community celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the Food Bank of East Alabama’s new Community Market building — a transformational space that will nourish lives and expand access to healthy, fresh food across Lee County and beyond. This state-of-the-art facility under construction at 1600 First Ave. in Opelika will deepen the food bank’s mission to build a stronger, more equitable hunger relief network, powered by the...
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Longtime Auburn firefighter Matt Cain stepped into a new role as the city’s next fire chief on April 1, following the retirement of former chief John Lankford on March 31. Cain began his career with Auburn Fire as a student firefighter in 2006. Over the last 19 years, he climbed to the rank of battalion chief, holding nearly every position in the department along the way. “Chief Cain has a proven track...
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — After leading the Auburn Fire Department as chief for the past 10 years, John Lankford retired at the end of March. When Lankford graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and economics, he weighed his options. He briefly thought about a career in the private sector, but with two years as a student firefighter under his belt, it wasn’t much of a question. His heart...
Enjoy this video of photos from Saturday, March 22. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — At a country setting in the outskirts of Wetumpka near his childhood home, Walter Albritton has authored over 20 books and countless newspaper columns, including his popular weekly article in The Observer. At nearly 93 years of age, Albritton has not slowed down, as every day is filled with activities and purpose. The beloved minister served at several churches for over 70 years, and while dealing with...
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On March 22, the Indian Student Association (ISA) at Auburn University hosted the annual Holi celebration on the Campus Green. Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates Spring, love and warmth. At the festival, participants celebrated by covering each other with powdered paint and water.ISA has held an annual Holi celebration for over a decade. This year, the event was sponsored by the Indian Cultural...
Community
The 12th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser is this Friday, March 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, located at 222 E. Drake Ave. in Auburn. Every ticket purchased is a direct donation to the Food Bank of East Alabama. For a $20...
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Auburn University’s Engineers Without Borders is inviting everyone to the 4th Annual Water Cycle, a gravel cycling event on Saturday, March 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Pioneer Park,...
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Rising Gardens is set to host its first market of 2025 on Sunday, March 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 231 E. Drake Ave. in Auburn.The market was created in 2021 by a team of concerned citizens as a way to bring...
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