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Two Notasulga men arrested, charged in connection with murder of Loachapoka student

BY OBSERVER STAFF EAST ALABAMA — The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s web page listed Barthonia Howard (pictured left) and Elijah Rogers (pictured right) as being arrested on charges of murder and attempted murder in Macon County.The two were apprehended in Tuscaloosa...

Book signing is Aug. 23 at Auburn Oil Co.

BY JACQUELINE JARIKAGATE PUBLISHING AUBURN — On Friday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m., Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers will celebrate the release of award-winning journalist and local author Roger Thurow’s newest book, Against the Grain. Thurow will discuss his new book, answer...

Habitat breaks ground on Home No. 77

Representatives from West Fraser, the city of Auburn and Stone Martin Builders partnered with Habitat for Humanity to break ground on Home No. 77 in Auburn on Aug. 9. Stone Martin Builders and its trade partners are planning, permitting, leading and building this home...

Lady Legends to support women leaders and business owners

Southern Employer Benefits to kick off initiative with luncheon on Aug. 21 CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Employer Benefits LLC announced that Lady Legends, an initiative to empower women leaders and small business owners, will kick off with a luncheon...
Local family wins game show

Local family wins game show

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika’s Harvis family were grand prize winners on the television game show Family Feud,...

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They’re Back!

They’re Back!

Local farmer's markets announce plans for summer Auburn's City Market open starting May 18 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — City Market, Auburn...

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Avenue B bridge to get new name

Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after...

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