CONTRIBUTED BY AO TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — Volunteer AO is Auburn–Opelika Tourism’s (AOT) volunteer program that gives area residents a chance to...
Auburn-Opelika Tourism grows its Volunteer AO Program
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Community Articles
UAB Health System appoints Terri Poe to new chief nursing executive role
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — UAB Health System recently announced the appointment of Terri Poe, formerly of Opelika, as its inaugural Chief...
Kreher Preserve & Nature Center opens 2026 camp registration
BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Registration is now open for spring and summer camps at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC),...
Sometimes all it takes is hearing ‘Why Not’
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER “I’ve had moms literally break down in tears because their child had never been able to get a full haircut...
About Grow More, Give More
CONTRIBUTED BY ACES LEE COUNTY — Food insecurity is an urgent problem in Alabama. In fact, approximately 1 in 4 children face food insecurity, and...
Auburn Parks and Recreation’s Fit Week set for Jan. 5-11
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks and Recreation is kicking off the new year with Fit Week, offering residents a free...
Thriving Hearts highlights generosity, partnership and lasting change this Christmas
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER EAST ALABAMA — As the Christmas season draws hearts toward reflection and generosity, Thriving Hearts of East Alabama is...
St. Dun’s Buns supports local nonprofits with donations
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — During November and December, St. Dun’s Buns extended its mission of giving back by donating to several local...
Low & Slow Cruisers celebrate by giving backÂ
BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A caravan of classic cars traveled across Lee County last Friday en route to the Food Bank of East Alabama...