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2025 ‘Movies for Grown Ups’ Awards honor actors, filmmakers over age 50

CONTRIBUTED BY AARP FOUNDATION EAST ALABAMA — AARP The Magazine recognized the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® Awards, celebrating 2024’s standout films and TV shows that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience.For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies...
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Alvarado graduates from U.S. Chamber fellowship program

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — Joel Alvarado, director of Business and Workforce Development for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program. This prestigious program...
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Barrett-Simpson Inc. rebrands as BSI

CONTRIBUTED BY BSI OPELIKA — Barrett-Simpson Inc., a provider of engineering and surveying services announce its rebrand, solidifying its identity and commitment to serving clients across the southeastern U.S.As part of the rebrand, the company will officially be...
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Opelika Book Festival offers chance to meet authors | Event to feature author stage, book fair, writer workshops and keynote address

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in the festival will be a Local Author Fair, The Author Stage presented by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers, writing workshops...
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Celebrating a century

Celebrating a century

Jan 28, 2025

BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — This past December loved ones gathered to celebrate Mrs. Juanita Patrick’s 100th birthday. An...

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MLK Day News, Features

MLK Day News, Features

Jan 22, 2025

Scenes from Dream Day 2025 MLK Dream on the Move Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Group hosted the 9th Annual Dr. Martin...

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