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Montgomery Extends Internet Network to Auburn to Expand Digital Access

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN —  The city of Montgomery recently announced plans to extend its high-speed internet network to Auburn, Alabama. This expansion will pave the digital path to cost-effective, efficient and accessible connectivity. The Montgomery...

Community Partners Work Together to Prepare for the Creekline

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES CENTER OPELIKA —  Many hands make light work, so the saying goes.  Last Saturday, community partners put this saying to the test by coming together for a workday to clear the way for the Creekline Trails of...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Blue Advantage Plan Receives Distinguished Rating 

CONTRIBUTED  BY BCBS OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM —  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's Blue Advantage Plan received a 4.5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  “We are honored to receive this recognition and extremely...

Opelika Kiwanis Learns About Autism Awareness

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA KIWANIS The speaker at last weekend's Opelika Kiwanis Club meeting was Luanne Helms. She came and spoke on Autism Awareness. Helms son Jake developed autism when he was 2 years old. Helms advocates throughout the community for autism...
“Gift To The Community”

“Gift To The Community”

Contributed by Abby Driggers Glowing candles will soon line the streets of Collinwood once again as a part of the annual Collinwood Luminaries...

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