BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN/OPELIKA — Samantha “Sam” Vise, a senior at Auburn University, has joined The Observer team as a summer intern.Originally from the Birmingham suburb of Trussville, Vise began her college career at the University of North Alabama then transferred to Auburn University in 2023.She initially pursued a bachelor’s in apparel merchandising with a minor in journalism; however, she said her involvement with the AU student...
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — It’s more than just a game — Scrabble brings people together. That’s the spirit behind the North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) Club #903, better known as the Auburn Scrabble Club.The club meets every Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Newspaper Reading Room in Ralph Brown Draughon Library at Auburn Univeristy, unless members are competing in out-of-town tournaments. The Auburn Scrabble Club hosted a...
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — An initiative by the Auburn University College of Nursing is giving new life to flowers from Spring Commencement ceremonies by distributing them to healthcare facilities and senior centers. The “Flowers for Friends” program, initiated by Professor Ann Lambert, completed its second distribution this year.Ten nursing students delivered 300 vases of repurposed flowers to hospitals and nursing homes. Local...
CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA — Timothy Shell Jr., 18, of Union Springs was arrested on Sunday, June 8, for the murder of 16-year-old Jamiyah Grant.The incident occured at an Opelika High School alumni event held on Saturday, June 7. Shortly after 8:30 p.m., Opelika Communications received a call regarding a shooting in the area of Bandy Park on Jeter Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located Grant suffering from a gunshot wound. It appeared...
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its new Auburn Coca-Cola Sales Center and warehouse. The facility represents an investment of approximately $18 million.At about 24,000 square feet, Auburn Coca-Cola sits on approximately 15 acres off West Veterans Boulevard and includes a sales center, warehouse and office space. The facility serves as a hub...
BY KADIE VICK THE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — LaFayette Main Street is holding its second annual Shine Campaign to promote local small businesses throughout the summer.“The Shine Campaign is a way to highlight our Main Street member businesses and draw people to shop locally,” said LaFayette Main Street Director DeAnna Hand. “We have actually given out over 40 of our shine signs to local businesses and businesses in the community this summer....
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BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Summer has arrived in Opelika, with sunny skies, school breaks and open pools. As the summer heat intensifies, so does mosquito activity, making now a good time to review mosquito bite prevention...
Lew-E the Clown and his sidekick Oogly-Boogly presented a magic and juggling show to Chambers County children on June 3. PHOTOS BY PAMELA HOLLOWAY THE LAFAYETTE SUN Popsicles with Police Officers was held at the LaFayette Libray on June 5. Children...
BY KADIE VICK THE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — LaFayette Main Street is holding its second annual Shine Campaign to promote local small businesses throughout the summer.“The Shine Campaign is a way to highlight our Main Street member businesses and...
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