BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Surrounded by more than 5,000 artifacts, Kylie Hogue, the new executive director of the Museum of East Alabama in Opelika, is planning programs, fun activities and events for the community to become more involved in the museum. Hogue said she is organizing ways for history to come alive in events such as A Night at the Museum and lunch lectures on the unique stories of five counties featured throughout...
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND REC OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation invites the community to the 73rd Annual Freedom Celebration on Friday, July 3, at the Opelika High School Track. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and promises an evening of patriotic entertainment, family activities and one of the largest fireworks displays in the area.This year’s Freedom Celebration is especially meaningful as communities across the nation are...
CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — The fifth annual Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches (ALSYR) Memorial Children’s Charity Golf Classic was held on Tuesday, June 2, at Saugahatchee Country Club in Opelika.This annual golf tournament is held in honor of the eight children who lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident on I-65 on June 19, 2021. Isabella, Ben, Haley, Josiah, Nicholas, Dana, Makenzie and Tia are greatly missed by their families,...
Auburn takes the world stage — more than 80,000 fans packed Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9 as international soccer powers Argentina and Iceland met in a FIFA World Cup 2026 warmup match, transforming Auburn into the center of the soccer world for one unforgettable night. From the pregame ceremonies to the final whistle, the energy inside the stadium reflected the global reach of the sport, with supporters waving flags, wearing national colors...
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Irish Bred Pub hosted its open mic night on Wednesday, June 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. The event gave local musicians an opportunity to showcase their work and collaborate with fellow artists.The open mic night brought in multiple musicians with varying genres and instrument preferences. From electric to acoustic guitars, to country and pop, performers were encouraged to bring their unique sound.Musicians...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — “There’s nothing like time with dad,” Mark Fuller shares advice on fatherhood and priorities in his book “Dad on the Clock: Becoming an intentional father, leading with purpose, presence & faith.”“I raised my boys, they're 26 and 23, and I believe that you're on a clock as a dad, and you have to take advantage of that time because it goes by quickly,” he said. “I think the research shows that by about...
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BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Surrounded by more than 5,000 artifacts, Kylie Hogue, the new executive director of the Museum of East Alabama in Opelika, is planning programs, fun activities and events for the community to become more...
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Kamtec Auto USA, a South Korean automotive supplier, has announced it will establish a manufacturing operation in Auburn to provide advanced technical components for engine control and electric management...
CONTRIBUTED BY DHR ALABAMA ALABAMA — The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits to eligible children again this...
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