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Sean of the South | The good news they don’t tell you about

Sean of the South | The good news they don’t tell you about

by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich

Here is the news that didn’t make the front page this week, but should have: — Researchers have grown tiny organs from stem cells, then used these cells to test a new form of therapy for regenerating injured spinal cords. The cells were then treated with a...
Southern Hospitality | Talented cook enjoys presenting cooking lessons to nonprofits

Southern Hospitality | Talented cook enjoys presenting cooking lessons to nonprofits

by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column

BY ANN CIPPERLY With a love of cooking, Lyndal Curry enjoys presenting cooking classes to nonprofit organizations, her Bible study and friends. Lyndal has gathered a collection of recipes from the many places she and her husband, Tim, have lived, and they have both...
Community Calendar | Week of March 9, 2026

Community Calendar | Week of March 9, 2026

by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)

LUNCH AT THE CHAMBER The Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,”a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a rotating...
Lady Tigers fall in state semifinals to Bob Jones 

Lady Tigers fall in state semifinals to Bob Jones 

by The Observer Staff | Mar 5, 2026 | Sports

By Daniel Schmidt  BIRMINGHAM — As one of the best teams in program history, the No. 5 Auburn High School girls’ basketball team met No. 3 Bob Jones High School on March 5 with dreams of advancing to the school’s first championship game.  Instead, the Lady...
Letter to the editor: Citizens rights are being ignored

Letter to the editor: Citizens rights are being ignored

by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Politics

BY ROBERT WILKINS OPINION — The City Manager [along] with our Council and Mayor have ignored the rights of the Auburn Citizens’ for too long. Appointments of 120 members comprised of 22 boards and one commission are basically controlled by the same families and...
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