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Tips for staying safe and healthy this flu season

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — As flu season continues to impact locals, medical professionals across Auburn and Opelika are working to educate community members on how to remain vigilant about health and stopping the spread of illness.“The flu is a...
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Suspicious fires close two Opelika day care facilities

BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Less than six days after a fire damaged one Opelika child care center, the Opelika Fire Department was called to a second facility late Monday night prompting investigators to examine whether the incidents are connected. As a result of the...
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New TrekFit wall installed at Town Creek Inclusive Playground

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Removal and installation of a new TrekFit wall at the Town Creek Inclusive Playground was scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 20. The project will replace the existing TrekFit wall with a new model. The area surrounding the...
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Dream Day Foundation marks 27th annual MLK celebration

PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES  THE OBSERVER  Students, families and community members from Lee and Chambers counties gather Monday, Jan. 19, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts for the Dream Day Foundation’s 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday...
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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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Special Olympics send-off planned

Special Olympics send-off planned

May 13, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The community is invited to cheer on Lee County Special Olympics athletes as they depart for the State Games...

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