CONTRIBUTED BY LRCOG EAST ALABAMA — Lee-Russell Council of Governments (LRCOG) announces a new interactive ride booking phone app that allows riders to book on-demand pick up and return rides from Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) and Phenix Express Paratransit (PEX) with no on-hold phone waits. The app, named LR Rides, is available for download from app stores.“The app is so easy and efficient,” said LRCOG Executive Director Lisa Sandt....
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — With a coveted playoff spot hanging in the balance, both Auburn High School and Opelika High School faced a huge step toward qualifying for the postseason on April 10.For now, OHS remains in the driver’s seat for a runner-up area finish after a 9-4 afternoon defeat and 11-5 nighttime victory against AHS. That split came a day after the Tigers defeated the Bulldogs 3-0 in Opelika.Following last...
BY JUSTIN MILLER, ACES ALABAMA — Alabama and other parts of the nation experienced natural disasters within the last year. Because of this, the state is one of several areas automatically receiving a filing extension for federal income taxes, according to Portia Johnson, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System financial resource management specialist.“Alabamians automatically have until May 1 to complete their 2024 federal income tax returns...
BY HANNAH BEASLEY AND ANITA STIEFEL | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — What began as a way for Vickie Jernigan to unwind after stressful days in the tech world has evolved into a successful small business. She moved to Auburn in 1979 after getting married and said she has since fallen in love with the area.“We’ve been here 46 years and have loved every minute,” said Jernigan, who retired from her first career field after 25 years at Auburn University and...
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy2 (Worthy Squared) will host a Warriors for Freedom 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 26, at 8 a.m. at the Opelika Sportsplex. Proceeds support the nonprofit’s advocacy programs for women who have been victims of sex trafficking and abuse.“Funds raised go to victim services directly or to prevention efforts, which would be education and awareness,” said Worthy2 founder Kathryn Guthrie.Guthrie...
BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On Wednesday, April 9, the United Campus Workers (UCW) of Auburn University held a rally and petition signing at Toomer’s Corner in downtown Auburn. Starting at 10:30 a.m., the group rallied for the university to raise the minimum wage to $17.50, eliminate graduate student fees, increase graduate student stipends to $25,000, conduct cost of living adjustments, provide subsidies for childcare and...
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BY KADIE VICK FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Is there a piece of your social life missing? You might find it at one of Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers’ puzzle competitions. “You can always go to dinner, and you can always go see a movie, but being...
CONTRIBUTED BY ST. DUNSTAN’S AUBURN — St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church (136 E. Magnolia Ave in Auburn) will celebrate its centennial with a community garden party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. St. Dunstan’s invites the public to come...
CONTRIBUTED BY CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS OPELIKA — Church of the Highlands will celebrate the grand opening of its new Opelika location at 3300 County Road 162 (Anderson Road) on Sunday, April 13. Services will be held at 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:30...
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