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Singing at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3105 County Rd 237, Roanoke,  AL 36274 invites all to a 5th Sunday Singing on March 30th 2025 at 3:00 PM. The guest singer is Bill King. Refreshments to follow. Emmanuel Episcopal Church hosting...

UPDATE: FOUND SAFE

MISSING PERSON ALERT MARCH 11, 2025 BY OPD OPELIKA, – The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 44-year-old Opelika man. Jeffrey Nathaniel McFarland was last seen near Northwick Lane in Opelika, on the evening of March...

Auburn Parks & Rec presents Teen Gellyball Bonanza

On March 8, Auburn Parks & Rec hosted the Teen Gellyball Bonanza at Kiesel Park for ages 13-17. Gellyball is a low-impact, eco-friendly alternative to paintball that provides an adrenaline rush without the mess. Participants took part in a variety of guided games...

2025 ‘Movies for Grown Ups’ Awards honor actors, filmmakers over age 50

CONTRIBUTED BY AARP FOUNDATION EAST ALABAMA — AARP The Magazine recognized the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® Awards, celebrating 2024’s standout films and TV shows that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience.For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies...
Celebrating a century

Celebrating a century

BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — This past December loved ones gathered to celebrate Mrs. Juanita Patrick’s 100th birthday. An...

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MLK Day News, Features

MLK Day News, Features

Scenes from Dream Day 2025 MLK Dream on the Move Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Group hosted the 9th Annual Dr. Martin...

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