by The Observer Staff | Jul 8, 2025 | Community, Featured
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn-Opelika dessert scene just got a little bit sweeter and a lot more inclusive. Beyond the Batch, a new home bakery based in Auburn, is crafting sweet treats that are entirely gluten-free.Owner Melissa Gipson launched...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 8, 2025 | Community, Featured
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Toomer’s Corner, Auburn’s most active intersection, has long been the center of downtown commerce and university spirit. Now, it also operates as an experimental crossing zone with new rules affecting both drivers and...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 8, 2025 | Politics
BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — At the July 7 meeting, the Chambers County Commission honored the Rev. Justin M. Freeman, who was called as the new pastor for Mount Hermon Baptist Church.Commissioner Douglas Jones recognized Diane Perry and announced...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 8, 2025 | Politics
BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — On Tuesday of last week the LaFayette Historic Preservation Board met at the ALFA building for the approval of signage for a new interior decorating shop named Sparrow Home Décor.In attendance was store owner Djuna Sanders,...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 8, 2025 | Politics
BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — LaFayette Main Street Executive Director Deanna Hand delivered a briefing on upcoming events that her organization will be bringing to the downtown in the coming months during Monday night’s LaFayette City Council...
