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MADD Alabama to Host First Auburn Walk Aug. 27

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Alabama is inviting the community to join in a walk Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. According to the event page, “Walk Like MADD” is MADD’s signature fundraising event. The walk aims...

Free Prostate Cancer, Comprehensive Health Screenings Coming to Camp Hill Aug. 27

CONTRIBUTED BY UROLOGY HEALTH FOUNDATION CAMP HILL — On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Urology Health Foundation will hold a free prostate cancer screening for men 40 years of age and older from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Mt. Lovely Missionary Church located at 21900 Sen....

New Species of Giant Fossil Turtle Discovered in Alabama

CONTRIBUTED BY ASMS MOBILE — Last week, a team of scientists announced the discovery of a new species of freshwater turtle that lived alongside the dinosaurs, 83 million years ago. The scientists who made this discovery are Dr. Andrew D. Gentry of the Alabama School...

Everyone Is Included

BY HANNAH LESTERFOR LIVE LEE MAGAZINE AUBURN — In the last six years, Bitty and Beau’s has grown from a singular coffee shop to a chain across the United States. And now, it is open in Auburn. “[Bitty and Beau’s] employs people with intellectual and developmental...
Women in Business: Friends First

Women in Business: Friends First

By Bradley Robertson For the Opelika Observer One of the greatest gifts we are given in this earthly life is friendship. Friends love us and hug us...

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