Community Articles

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,...

Aubie delivers children’s letters to Santa Claus

Area children dropped off their letters to Santa, and Aubie Claus flew them up to the big guy at the North Pole. PHOTOS BY ROBER NOLES | THE OBSERVER

AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn celebrates topping out

RAM Hotels marked an exciting milestone with a topping out ceremony for the AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn, a transformative project for the city’s downtown core. The six-story, 129-room hotel broke ground in April. The project represents a $30 million investment and...

Local police share Christmas cheer

Auburn Police host city’s annual Toy Drive BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Police Department collected and distributed gifts for hundreds of local children at its 50th annual Toy Drive on Dec. 14 at Dean Road Recreation Center.The toy drive...