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Auburn’s War Eagle flight takes center stage ahead of game day

BY GATOR KINCAID FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Long considered one of college football’s greatest traditions, Auburn’s War Eagle flight was on full display this week ahead of the Tigers’ home game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Auburn...

War Eagle Run Fest adds friendly competition for a good cause

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Following years of sustained growth in participation, the War Eagle Run Fest is set to pitch the Auburn and Opelika chambers of commerce against each other in a friendly rivalry for a good cause. Organizers used a press...

Alabama gardeners donate 124,414 pounds of fresh produce

CONTRIBUTED BY ACES AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Alabama gardeners turned extra rows, backyard plots and community gardens into 124,414 pounds of donated produce during the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Grow More, Give More 250 Pound Challenge, which wrapped up on...

Auburn Parks & Rec celebrates Member Appreciation Week

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks & Recreation is excited to celebrate Member Appreciation Week from Sept. 19 through 25, at Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center, Frank Brown Recreation Center and Boykin Community Center. Member Appreciation Week...