by The Observer Staff | Jun 22, 2022 | Community, Events
Auburn saw fair weather for its Unsung Heroes Juneteenth event held this past weekend at Martin Luther King Park. The event, marking “Freedom Day” was championed by Auburn Ward 1 Council Member Connie Fitch Taylor. PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 22, 2022 | Community, Events
St. Luke A.M.E. Church hosted a free community event to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18, on the grounds of the historic church. Guests enjoyed food, music, local vendors and more. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 22, 2022 | Events
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN –– This summer, the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) challenges the Auburn community to see who can create a masterpiece out of sidewalk chalk with the third annual JDCAC Sidewalk Chalk Challenge now through Aug. 4....
by The Observer Staff | Jun 22, 2022 | Column, Stacey Wallace
By STACEY PATTON WALLACE As I’ve mentioned previously, breakfast is my least favorite meal. Again, I don’t follow the old adage, “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and supper like a pauper.” In fact, I do the opposite, which is probably one of the reasons...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 22, 2022 | Community, Events
Kidd Blue wows a crowd as the featured performer June 14 at Summer Swing. The band, which has been performing for more than 30 years, is known for its wide range of rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, soul, R&B, 70s and 80s favorites. The Opelika event is held every...