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Auburn Therapeutic Club art displayed at Gallery Night

Auburn Parks and Recreation hosted Therapeutic Club Gallery Night, a celebration of creativity and artistic expression by members of the Therapeutic Recreation Art Club and Clay Club. The event was held Dec. 12 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC), where...

Lee County Association of Realtors gives back

CONTRIBUTED BY LCAR LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Association of Realtors (LCAR) is known not only for expertise in the real estate industry but also for its commitment to giving back to the community.This time, LCAR has made a significant impact by donating gifts to...

A spirit that is not afraid:The story of Auburn’s Marianne Jackson

BY SAM HENDRIX, SECRETARYAUBURN HERITAGE ASSN. Seventy-five years ago this January, Auburn resident Marianne Jackson Cashatt (1933-2011) was on top of the world: a popular senior at Lee County High School with abundant school and church activities and plans for...

Warriors for Freedom 5K scheduled for Jan. 11

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Saturday, Jan. 11, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Worthy Squared will host the first annual Warriors for Freedom 5K, a way for the community to stand strong alongside survivors and advocate for dignity,...
Auburn News | June 27, 2024

Auburn News | June 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

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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