Auburn Pilots alternative baseball offers opportunities for people with disabilities
Auburn Pilots alternative baseball offers opportun …

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– Down a dirt trail on Lee Road 669 in Auburn you’ll find Beehive Baseball Park. At first glance, it’s nothing unusual­ — there’s teams hitting, fielding and pitching as any baseball club does. If you’re lucky, though, you’ll stumble upon the Auburn Pilots.The Pilots are a part of the Alternative Baseball Organization, a league for people on the autism spectrum or with visionary or learning disabilities....

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Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024
Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Auburn dominates Smiths Station BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ahead of Friday’s game, Auburn High School head football coach Keith Etheredge challenged his team to not overlook winless 7A Region 2 foe Smiths Station.That message rang loud and clear as the Tigers (7-0) steamrolled the Panthers (0-8) by a score of 70-6 on homecoming night, nearly breaking 88-year-old school records for both total points scored (72) and margin of...

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Recaps from local government meetings | Oct. 17, 2024
Recaps from local government meetings | Oct. 17, 2 …

Auburn Council approves $1.5 million contract for Outer Loop Project design BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — At its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 15, the Auburn City Council approved at $1.5 million contract with Sain Associates Inc. for design services of 1.6 miles of the Outer Loop Project from Richland Road to Mrs. James Road (total cost: $1,510,200).The council also approved entering into contracts and agreements...

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Spring Villa Park to get new lodge
Spring Villa Park to get new lodge

Opelika’s Spring Villa is set to get a new lodge. Pictured left is an architectural rendering of the proposed facility. For more information read the recap of Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting below. Opelika approves $3.2 million bid for lodge BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHEREDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a $3.2 million bid by Toland Construction LLC for the new Spring Villa Park Lodge. This new...

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Fall festivals, Halloween events coming up this month
Fall festivals, Halloween events coming up this mo …

OCT. 17-19 — HALLOWEEN ENCHANTED FORESTAuburn University’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center will host the 2024 Halloween Enchanted Forest on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17, 18 and 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. each evening. Wear your costume to this educational, family-friendly Halloween adventure in which visitors will be guided through the glowing trails full of costumed actors, dressed as native wildlife. Expect songs, storytelling and a...

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Fall festivals, Halloween events coming up this month

Fall festivals, Halloween events coming up this mo …

OCT. 17-19 — HALLOWEEN ENCHANTED FORESTAuburn University’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center will host the 2024 Halloween Enchanted Forest on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17, 18 and 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. each evening. Wear your costume to...

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Free Little Art Galleries installed in Opelika

Free Little Art Galleries installed in Opelika

BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The official opening of the Free Little Art Galleries, sponsored by the Art Haus, was celebrated Oct. 2 at the site of the third Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) installation at the Opelika Public...

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For Sale

For Sale

UKC registered coonhound for sale. Black n tan. Great natured dog. 10 month old female. Would be a great pet or hunting partner. $300. Call 334-703-2636.

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