by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Saturday, Jan. 11, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Worthy Squared will host the first annual Warriors for Freedom 5K, a way for the community to stand strong alongside survivors and advocate for dignity,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Community
Area children dropped off their letters to Santa, and Aubie Claus flew them up to the big guy at the North Pole. PHOTOS BY ROBER NOLES | THE...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Community
RAM Hotels marked an exciting milestone with a topping out ceremony for the AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn, a transformative project for the city’s downtown core. The six-story, 129-room hotel broke ground in April. The project represents a $30 million investment and...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Politics
UPDATE received after going to press: FINCEN issued new guidance extending the filing deadline from January 1, 2025 to January 13, 2025. On Dec. 23, The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on the injunction issued earlier this month, which means that now the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Community
Auburn Police host city’s annual Toy Drive BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Police Department collected and distributed gifts for hundreds of local children at its 50th annual Toy Drive on Dec. 14 at Dean Road Recreation Center.The toy drive...