BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Just in time for the coming warmer weather, Pelican’s Snoballs held its official grand opening on March 22.The event featured a bouncy house and a balloon display provided by Celebration Co. in Auburn, free color changing cups and spoons to the first 50 customers and giveaways such as free t-shirts, hats and tumblers. One lucky customer received the grand prize of $50 Pelican Bucks that can be used to...
CONTRIBUTED BY ENVISION OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Envision Opelika Foundation is celebrating the second annual Opelika Character Week, a time to recognize the positive character of local citizens and challenge ourselves and each other to be kind.The Envision Opelika Foundation has partnered with the Opelika Character Council since 2007 to promote good character across the community. Local businesses, organizations, city government and schools play...
BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — Senate Bill 252 known as the “Community Pharmacy Relief Act” was passed unanimously in a 32-0 vote by the Alabama Senate on Thursday, Mar. 20.Valley Pharmacy owner Craig Moore serves as the President of the Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance which drafted and submitted the original Senate Bill 99 legislation which sought to reform the practices of pharmacy benefits managers (PBM). After being...
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...
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Just in time for the coming warmer weather, Pelican’s Snoballs held its official grand opening on March 22.The event featured a bouncy house and a balloon display provided by Celebration Co. in Auburn, free color changing cups and spoons to the first 50 customers and giveaways such as free t-shirts, hats and tumblers. One lucky customer received the grand prize of $50 Pelican Bucks that can be used to...
CONTRIBUTED BY ENVISION OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Envision Opelika Foundation is celebrating the second annual Opelika Character Week, a time to recognize the positive character of local citizens and challenge ourselves and each other to be kind.The Envision Opelika Foundation has partnered with the Opelika Character Council since 2007 to promote good character across the community. Local businesses, organizations, city government and schools play...
BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — Senate Bill 252 known as the “Community Pharmacy Relief Act” was passed unanimously in a 32-0 vote by the Alabama Senate on Thursday, Mar. 20.Valley Pharmacy owner Craig Moore serves as the President of the Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance which drafted and submitted the original Senate Bill 99 legislation which sought to reform the practices of pharmacy benefits managers (PBM). After being...
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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