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Toomer’s crossing gets pedestrian-friendly traffic overhaul

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Toomer’s Corner, Auburn’s most active intersection, has long been the center of downtown commerce and university spirit. Now, it also operates as an experimental crossing zone with new rules affecting both drivers and...
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Celebrate Christmas in July

Play ‘Singo Bingo’ to benefit holiday ‘Shop with a Cop’ BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This July, Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew is adding holiday cheer to its charity bingo nights, which are held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 830 N. Railroad Ave. in Opelika....
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Auburn Juneteenth Parade 2025

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EACF awards over $30K to local nonprofits

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations.The event brought together nonprofit...
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Watching out for each other

Watching out for each other

Jun 10, 2025

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — Local officials and area residents met Saturday, June 7, at the W.O. Lance park for a community meeting...

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History recovered

History recovered

Jun 10, 2025

CONTRIBUTED TO THE LAFAYETTE SUN WASHINGTON, D.C. — Auburn Class of 1983 James E. Patterson, VHS Class of 1973, saved a “lost” video archive about...

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Be there or be square

Be there or be square

May 27, 2025

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — The city of Lanett and The Valley Local are hosting the Festival on the Square June 8 from 3 to 6:30 p.m....

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