by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Community, D. Mark Mitchell, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM AUBURN — Memorial Day weekend is about to bring national attention — and big-time fun — as the Turf Wars Kickball Tournament takes place in Auburn on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. This high-energy competition will be broadcast live on...
by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The community is invited to cheer on Lee County Special Olympics athletes as they depart for the State Games on Friday, May 23.Athletes and volunteers will travel by bus to compete in aquatics, track and field, bowling and golf...
by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Featured
Renovations, expansion nearly complete at Opelika’s first all-inclusive park BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city’s first all-inclusive, state-of-the-art park facility is in the final stage of completion, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting scheduled...
by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY OFFICE OF SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE AUBURN — U.S. Navy Capt. Paul “Puck” Esposito has been named as the May Veteran of the Month by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.).“In Alabama, we take a lot of pride in honoring and supporting the heroes who have served...
by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — On May 2 and 3, four members of the Lee County SWAT Team competed in the Snipercraft Challenge in Clearwater, Florida. This two-day challenge is part of the annual SniperWeek conference, where SWAT team snipers from the U.S. and other...
