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Auburn ranked No. 10 in Best Performing Small Cities report

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn ranked No. 10 on the Milken Institute’s list of the 2026 Best-Performing Small Cities, which tracked the relative performance of 411 metropolitan areas across the United States. Auburn was the highest-ranked small Alabama...
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Final credits roll — AMC Auburn closes doors

The AMC Classic Auburn 14 at 2111 E. University Drive now sits closed after permanently shutting down operations, leaving moviegoers across Auburn reflecting on nearly three decades of shared experiences inside its auditoriums. From family outings to opening-night...
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Candlelight prayer vigil calls for peace

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Opelika held a Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace on Jan. 29. Many prayed, read poems and led songs to help attendees process feelings regarding current events. Candy Williams welcomed the audience...
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A lasting legacy: Gary Fuller honored at Southern Union

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime Opelika leader and businessman Gary Fuller.A native of Dadeville,...
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Celebrate Christmas in July

Celebrate Christmas in July

Jul 7, 2025

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...

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