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Opelika council member among delegation visiting China

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER Opelika's Ward 5 Council Member Todd Rauch OPELIKA — Todd Rauch of Opelika was recently selected by the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) for a bipartisan delegation visit to China. It’s the first time the organization has...

Collinwood luminaries set to glow this weekend

The 56th annual neighborhood tradition will feature 1,200 candles BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER Along sloping streets in the Collinwood neighborhood, more than 1,200 flickering candles will glow for the 56th annual luminaries from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15 (or...

What’s happening Lee County

A compilation of upcoming events World-renowned pianist Jan Mulder to perform at historic Trinity Church CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Moving Forward Methodist Church will present a Christmas concert featuring internationally renowned Dutch pianist and...

Springer Theatre announces last performance of ‘A Tuna Christmas’

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER COLUMBUS, GA — The curtains are about to close on "A Tuna Christmas," one of the Springer Theatre's most-loved holiday traditions. Its quirky characters and hilarious plot lines, consistent crowd-pleasers for more than 20 years, will bid...

‘Eggcellent Easter Scavenger Hunt’ Begins April 1

‘Eggcellent Easter Scavenger Hunt’ Begins April 1

Mar 29, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF AUBURN BY GABRIELLE FILGO / COMMUNITY & SPCPROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR AUBURN — Auburn Parks and Recreation will host its...

Next Level Café: One Year On

Next Level Café: One Year On

Mar 29, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Next Level Café in Opelika celebrated one year of business March 16. Best described as...

Session Cocktails to Host Pop-Up Event with Lee County Humane Society

Session Cocktails to Host Pop-Up Event with Lee County Humane Society

Mar 29, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY MC SOCIAL AUBURN — Session Cocktails is hosting a pop-up event called “Cocktails and Canines” with the Lee County Humane Society...

The Truth Behind ‘Eggcessively’ Expensive Eggs

The Truth Behind ‘Eggcessively’ Expensive Eggs

Mar 29, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY ACES BY COLE SIKES AUBURN — Today’s chicken egg costs 140% more than one year ago. Demand for eggs has progressively increased...

LCSO Forms Partnership with Fort Benning

LCSO Forms Partnership with Fort Benning

Mar 29, 2023

Representatives from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Benning pose with their Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA). The agreement was...

Local Youth Win at Jr. Livestock Expo

Local Youth Win at Jr. Livestock Expo

Mar 29, 2023

Senior Showmanship Contest winners at the Jr. Swine Expo during the Jr. Livestock Expo were, from left, Cortlin Ledlow of St. Clair County,...

Auburn Rotary Speaker Talks EAGLES

Auburn Rotary Speaker Talks EAGLES

Mar 29, 2023

The Auburn Rotary Club heard about the Auburn University College of Education’s "Education to Accomplish Growth in Life Experiences for Success"...

Choosing a Citrus Tree for the Backyard

Choosing a Citrus Tree for the Backyard

Mar 29, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA EXTENSION / KATIE NICHOLS AUBURN — Many homeowners in the southern portion of Alabama have a backyard...

Boy Scouts Assist with Opening Ceremonies

Boy Scouts Assist with Opening Ceremonies

Mar 29, 2023

Local Boy Scout Troops 11 and 19 performed the opening ceremony for the Emblem Club's opening session on March 24.

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