East Alabama Community Band to present free concert March 17
East Alabama Community Band to present free concer …

Free Concert by the East Alabama Community Band - Monday, March 17 Stained Glass: A Sacred Music Concert Join the East Alabama Community Band on St. Patrick's Day for an evening of beautiful wind band works with a sacred inspiration.March 17 at 6:30 PMLakeview Baptist Church - AuburnFREE AdmissionDonations to the EACB will be accepted *Program will include:- The Star Spangled Banner- Fanfare and Hymn: A Mighty Fortress - Jay Bocook- Amazing...

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Auburn offers new membership options alongside opening of Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center
Auburn offers new membership options alongside ope …

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks and Recreation is excited to introduce a new membership structure designed to provide greater access and affordability for residents to enjoy Parks and Recreation facilities.This update coincides with the addition of the Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center, a brand-new facility featuring a fitness center, indoor track, basketball courts, pickleball courts and pool.Auburn residents are invited...

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Second Saturday at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka
Second Saturday at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka

Each month, the Lee County Historical Society hosts Second Saturday at Pioneer Park, 6500 Stage Road in Loachapoka. Historical reenactors showcase their blacksmith, textiles and gardening skills, giving participants of all ages the chance to experience hands-on history demonstrations and entertainment. For more information visit www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org. PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA | FOR THE OBSERVER

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Commission discusses Highway Department schedule
Commission discusses Highway Department schedule

Resolution to change from four-day, 10-hour schedule tabled after opposition BY MICHELLE KEY AND HANNAH GOLDFINGER LEE COUNTY — During the regular meeting Monday night, the Lee County Commission discussed and heard from citizens regarding a change of operation hours for the county’s Highway Department.District 1 Commissioner Doug Canon presented a resolution Monday night that would change the hours for some county employees in the highway...

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Opelika Main Street ‘On Tap’ event set for April 5
Opelika Main Street ‘On Tap’ event set for Apr …

Annual craft beer festival to offer samples from more than 50 breweries CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated event, “On Tap: A Craft Beer Festival,” scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Historic Downtown Opelika.This annual festival celebrates the vibrant craft beer scene, featuring over 50 breweries from across the United States....

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Singing at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3105 County Rd 237, Roanoke,  AL 36274 invites all to a 5th Sunday Singing on March 30th 2025 at 3:00 PM. The guest singer is Bill King. Refreshments to follow. Emmanuel...

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MISSING PERSON ALERT | March 11, 2025

MISSING PERSON ALERT | March 11, 2025

BY OPD OPELIKA, – The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 44-year-old Opelika man. Jeffrey Nathaniel McFarland was last seen near Northwick Lane in Opelika, on the evening of March 7th, 2025....

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