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SUSCC’s Therapeutic Massage Program prepares students for in-demand wellness 

by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Education

careers CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA —  Southern Union State Community College is now enrolling students for the Fall semester in its Therapeutic Massage Program. The program prepares individuals for careers as Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) within the...
Making the Grade | On the Road to Latin Table

Making the Grade | On the Road to Latin Table

by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace

OPINION —  When you were in school, were you a leader or a follower? Unfortunately, in the sixth grade, I was a follower. Back then, every sixth grader at William L. Radney Elementary School in Alexander City took a music aptitude test in the lunchroom. We...

Auburn CityFest 2026 Juried Art Show and Preview Reception call for artists

by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Community, Events

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The 21st annual Juried Art Show and Preview Reception is just around the corner, and organizers are excited to showcase the community’s creative work. Held in collaboration with Auburn CityFest 2026, the CityFest Juried Art Show...

Birmingham bound: Lady Tigers exorcise their demons 

by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Sports

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN  — There was a sense of déjà vu as No. 5 Auburn High School entered Dunn-Oliver Acadome for the second straight year against a Central High School team they had already beaten three times.  Last year, it ended with...
Leye equals career high, but Auburn falls to No. 16 Kentucky on Senior Night

Leye equals career high, but Auburn falls to No. 16 Kentucky on Senior Night

by The Observer Staff | Feb 27, 2026 | Sports

By Jeff Shearer AuburnTigers.com AUBURN, Ala.— Khady Leye tied her career high with 20 points and Harissoum Coulibaly added 13, but No. 16 Kentucky capitalized on a fast start to beat Auburn 63-56 Thursday on Senior Night at Neville Arena.  “They’re a really...
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