by The Observer Staff | Nov 26, 2024 | Featured
BY DAVID BELL | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the conclusion of his State of the City Address on Nov. 12, Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, Jr., presented six citizens with his annual Lamplighter Awards for their individual service to the community.“The Lamplighter comes from a...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 26, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Community
Auditions set for adult and youth roles in two upcoming productions CONTRIBUTED BY ??? LEE COUNTY — Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) is celebrating its 20th season with something for everyone. December will feature performances of a staged reading, as well as two...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 26, 2024 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — Diane Kindred-Heard began her employment with the City of Opelika on Sept/ 7, 1987 as a library assistant and has been a steadfast presence at Opelika’s library ever since. After graduating from Opelika High School...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 26, 2024 | Education
Ready… Set… Rocket Run! Students line up for Dean Road Elementary School’s annual Rocket Run. Auburn High School football players and cheerleaders cheered on students as they arrived at the school recently, as it celebrates raising over $25,000 in this year’s...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 26, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) held the 61st Swimming and Diving Championship last weekend at the Huntsville Aquatics Center. GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPWestminster Christian Academy girls team won the 1A-5A State Swimming Championship...
