PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES THE OBSERVER Students, families and community members from Lee and Chambers counties gather Monday, Jan. 19, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts for the Dream Day Foundation’s 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. This year’s observance, themed “Voices of Peace,” honored the life, legacy and enduring impact of Dr. King while encouraging reflection on the progress made toward...
Piedmont Columbus Regional team members and local law enforcement walked in quiet honor alongside the family of Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy and Retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Kevin Hagberg, age 55, remembering his life of service and his final, selfless gift through organ donation on Thurday, Jan. 8. Surrounded by those who served with him and supported by his wife, the honor walk reflected both grief and gratitude, celebrating a legacy...
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Yard Love Auburn helps locals celebrate everything from birthdays to graduations, bringing joy to yards with personalized signs and tailoring every display for the customer's special day. “Yard Love Auburn is a celebration yard sign company that I started in 2021,” said Owner Misty Rich. “I had a friend and co-worker who had started one in Columbus, and it was just something that I thought would be...
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Mackenzie Poole, Vice President of the Opelika Chamber, has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2025 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes emerging leaders who are shaping the future of the chamber of commerce industry. This annual recognition program highlights 40 of the industry’s top emerging leaders...
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER AUBURN — Community leaders and faith representatives gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6, to dedicate the new Community Market of East Alabama facility, celebrating years of volunteer service and expanded capacity to feed families in Lee County. Steve Reeves, president of the board of directors of the East Alabama Food Bank, opened the ceremony by thanking donors, the capital campaign committee and partner Baily Harris for...
CONTRIBUTED BY IRS MEDIA RELATIONS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, Jan. 26, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million...
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CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Removal and installation of a new TrekFit wall at the Town Creek Inclusive Playground was scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 20. The project will replace the existing TrekFit wall with a new model. The area...
PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES THE OBSERVER Students, families and community members from Lee and Chambers counties gather Monday, Jan. 19, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts for the Dream Day Foundation’s 27th Annual Dr. Martin...
CONTRIBUTED BY GSSA ALABAMA — The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama are preparing for another delicious cookie season. Beginning this past Saturday, Jan. 17, the annual cookie hunt officially kicked off as Girl Scouts set up booths throughout the...
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