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Auburn Public Safety to collect gifts at drive-thru toy drop-off this Saturday

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Public Safety announces the return of its annual Auburn Toy Drive — a drive-through donation event — and invites residents and local businesses to help make the season brighter for families in need.Drop off newly...
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Monday bus crash kills two

BY OBSERVER STAFF BEULAH — A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, has claimed two lives and injured nine other individuals.Corbin H. Hamby, 49, of Salem, was fatally injured when the 2022 Ford E-450 transport vehicle, he was a...
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Opelika’s Victorian Front Porch Tour gets fresh new look

BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Step back into time with Opelika’s Victorian Front Porch Tour, scheduled for Dec. 13 through 17. The setting for the tour is the year 1899 and dressing in period costumes is welcomed.Ride, stroll or bike through the...
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‘The Longest Table’ dishes out comfort and community

Pictured above, volunteers once again hosted The Longest Table, a free, hearty meal for the community held on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Approximately 500 community members turned out for his year’s event and 50 meals were delivered to first responders. Food...
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The Tree

The Tree

Jul 4, 2024

The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak...

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Auburn News | June 27, 2024

Auburn News | June 27, 2024

Jun 27, 2024

Chewacla State Park to receive pollinator garden CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA STATE PARKS ALABAMA — Chewacla State Park will add a pollinator garden...

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Golden Anniversary

Golden Anniversary

Jun 22, 2024

The Observer would like to wish a happy anniversary to our staff photographer, Robert Noles. He and his wife Alice celebrated their 50th year...

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