Community Articles

Country’s Barbecue to open new site on Aug. 12

Auburn favorite relocates in new building next door BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn’s beloved barbecue joint, Country’s Barbecue, is embarking on a new chapter after 46 years of serving the community.As the restaurant prepares to relocate to a new...

Lee County receives funding for ‘sensory paths’

BY BETH REEVES, ACES AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Lee County is among 19 communities across Alabama receiving mini grants to install new areas to encourage children to engage in daily movement in a fun and engaging way.In these areas, children use their entire bodies to walk a...

East Alabama Mental Health Center changes name to Integrea

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — East Alabama Mental Health Center will now be known as Integrea Community Men-tal Health System, while continuing to provide comprehensive mental health services across surrounding counties in our area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony...

Library News | Aug. 1, 2024

APL offers reading program for parents of preschoolers BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program helps keep parents of preschoolers stay on track with regular reading.Parents can use the...