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Piecing the community together | Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers hosts puzzle contests

by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2025 | Community, Events

BY KADIE VICK FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Is there a piece of your social life missing? You might find it at one of Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers’ puzzle competitions.   “You can always go to dinner, and you can always go see a movie, but being able to come together...

Local artists invited to submit works for May InvitationalExhibition: Color in the Garden

by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2025 | Education, Events

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURNAUBURN — Professional, student and amateur artists and craft persons are invited to submit two new or recent theme-reflected original works for possible inclusion in the 2025 May Invitational Exhibition: Color in The Garden. Artists must...

Fly in for AU Raptor Center’s Wing Fling on April 11

by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2025 | Featured

BY KADIE VICK FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn University Raptor Center will host its annual Wing Fling event on April 11 at 4 p.m. Those who wish to attend should pre-purchase tickets online. Amanda Sweeney, assistant director for raptor training and education,...
Lee County Board of Education calls special meeting | Audit reveals policy non-compliance at South Smiths Station Elementary

Lee County Board of Education calls special meeting | Audit reveals policy non-compliance at South Smiths Station Elementary

by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2025 | Education

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education held a special called meeting on April 3 to review an instructional audit of South Smiths Station Elementary School. Principal Theresa Phillips was placed on paid administrative leave in...

Turf Wars Kickball Auburn to feature inclusive limitless division live on ESPN3

by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2025 | Sports

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM AUBURN — The national spotlight will shine even brighter on Auburn this May as the Turf Wars Kickball Tournament: Auburn – Live on ESPN3 introduces a powerful new addition: the Limitless Division, an inclusive competition showcasing...
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