by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Community, Schools
Contributed by Auburn Chamber The Auburn Chamber is pleased to announce its second year of partnership with Auburn University’s Student Government Association (SGA) on the student discount program, AU10. This partnership is an effort to encourage students to...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Events, Sports
Paddles were up and ready this past weekend for Opelika SportsPlex’s Paddles at the Plex. This four-day tournament brought over 350 pickleball fanatics from 13 states. Around 70% of competitors traveled 80-plus miles to participate. PHOTOS BY ABBEY CRANK / FOR THE...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Events, Sports
Hosted by Opelika Parks & Rec, the Back to the Dawghouse football camp returned to Bulldog Stadium at Opelika High School this year. The free, June 26 camp was open to 4th to 7th graders in the greater Lee County area, with current and former NFL and college...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Community
Contributed by New York National Guard Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the recent promotion of Ashley Appel, a member of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of her capability for additional...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Community
Contrbuted byClarence Stewart—Auburn Asst. Police Chief After years of service, Police K-9 Emily retired from the Auburn Police Division. Emily, an 11-year-old Belgian Tervuren, served the Auburn community and the state of Alabama with distinction. During her seven...