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PRF Institute reaches milestones in latest monthly report

CONTRIBUTED BY PRF INSTITUTE LEE COUNTY — The PRF Institute has released its most recent impact report.“With this update for April 2024, we have several milestone achievements to celebrate,” according to a press release from the nonprofit. “This month, we provided...

Opelika Chamber is finalist for national Chamber of the Year

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2024 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Virginia, with...

MELT restaurant brings legendary sandwiches to Auburn

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Since a local family opened a MELT franchise last month in Auburn, located at 1800 Samford Trace Court, Suite 240, the community response has been positive.Owner Operator Laura Huddleston said, “We are now at 100% normal business...

Show’s end is just the beginning for local MasterChef Junior

Cooking prodigy Bryson McGlynn discusses TV experience Lee County pre-teen Bryson McGlynn, aka Cheese Curd, beat out dozens of aspiring young cooks for the honor of competing on national television on Season 9 of FOX’s MasterChef Junior, then he out-cooked 11 other...

Nourish Foundation boosting childhood wellness

Nourish Foundation boosting childhood wellness

Nov 2, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Founded in 2018, the Nourish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization co-founded by local pediatrician...

Stone & Ivy holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Stone & Ivy holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Nov 2, 2023

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Stone & Ivy, Lee County's newest wedding venue. The venue is located at 2611...

Lilies of the Field bringing joy and smiles to seniors

Lilies of the Field bringing joy and smiles to seniors

Nov 2, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Two-year-old Elliott Buffalo walks into the building, carrying a bouquet and says,...

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Nov 2, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. will hold its third annual Glow for Epilepsy event at the courthouse...

Club Photos | Nov. 2, 2023

Club Photos | Nov. 2, 2023

Nov 2, 2023

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Auburn mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, center, recently signed a...

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Nov 2, 2023

Team goes undefeated, outscoring opponents 262-0 BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy’s 2023 Pee Wee football team...

Lee Co. Commission approves ARPA funds for mental health

Lee Co. Commission approves ARPA funds for mental health

Nov 2, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission voted to approve a funding request for East Alabama Health...

Upcoming events for city of Auburn

Upcoming events for city of Auburn

Nov 2, 2023

Auburn's state of the city address set for Nov. 8 CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / BY DAVID DORTON AUBURN —The Auburn community is invited to the...

Gogue Performing Arts Center presents Straight No Chaser Nov. 16

Gogue Performing Arts Center presents Straight No Chaser Nov. 16

Nov 2, 2023

BY ALAN SCULLEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN— The a capella musical group Straight No Chaser will perform at the Woltosz Theatre inside the Jay and Susie...

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