Guiness Book of World Records on hand for Toomer’s tree rolling BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Former NFL quarterback Eli Manning led an event Tuesday, July 8, at Toomer’s Corner, successfully setting a Guinness World Record for the most toilet paper rolled. Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was in town to film an episode of his ESPN+ series, “Eli’s Places.”“Eli’s Places” is a college football road trip series where Manning...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | FOR THE OBSERVER Now an established presence both on home plate and in the infield, McCall Clayton looks to build on a successful eighth grade campaign. Photo courtesy of Clayton’s Hudl account. JZ Agee (No. 3) celebrates an inning-ending play in a road game against Auburn High School on April 3 OPELIKA – The nerves were initially overwhelming. There were battles against Central High School softball stars Ally Supan and...
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn-Opelika dessert scene just got a little bit sweeter and a lot more inclusive. Beyond the Batch, a new home bakery based in Auburn, is crafting sweet treats that are entirely gluten-free.Owner Melissa Gipson launched Beyond the Batch this past spring, turning a lifelong passion into a dedicated business. She has been baking since she was a little girl and went to vocational school in high school...
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Toomer’s Corner, Auburn’s most active intersection, has long been the center of downtown commerce and university spirit. Now, it also operates as an experimental crossing zone with new rules affecting both drivers and pedestrians.On Monday, officials held the “World’s Shortest Party on the Tiger Paw” to celebrate the updated traffic configuration at the intersection of College and Magnolia streets. The...
BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The Boutique at Lowe’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop is holding a Fourth of July sale where customers can purchase items for 30% off through July 10.“Inside the pharmacy, we have a boutique that has ladies' clothing, jewelry, gifts and things like that,” said owner of Lowe’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop, Brent Fuller. “Now through July 10, our Fourth of July sale is 30% off of anything in the boutique.”Lowe’s...
BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE —LaFayette native Sid Mickle has written and published seven books since his retirement after a long career in business where he traveled acorss the country. Returning to his hometown of LaFayette, Mickle wrote his first book “A Backward Glance,” which was comprised of a collection of memories from his childhood in Chambers County. Mickle reflected on the unique experience of writing a book for the first...
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BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn-Opelika dessert scene just got a little bit sweeter and a lot more inclusive. Beyond the Batch, a new home bakery based in Auburn, is crafting sweet treats that are entirely gluten-free.Owner...
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Toomer’s Corner, Auburn’s most active intersection, has long been the center of downtown commerce and university spirit. Now, it also operates as an experimental crossing zone with new rules affecting both...
Play ‘Singo Bingo’ to benefit holiday ‘Shop with a Cop’ BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This July, Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew is adding holiday cheer to its charity bingo nights, which are held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 830 N. Railroad...
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