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Freeze Warning Leads To Auburn Snow

Auburn "snow" still adorned the trees at Toomer's Corner in Auburn Sunday morning following the first football win of the season by the Auburn Tigers on Saturday. For game photos turn to B6.The Tigers will be traveling to Berkley, California, this weekend to play...

Walmart to Offer $5 Gift Card to Those Overcharged Sales Tax

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Last week a 1% sales tax reduction on groceries took effect. Walmart and Sam's Club experienced a glitch in their computer systems and consumers were inadvertently over charged when shopping at stores throughout the state....

Blessing on the Corner

Story and Photos By HANNAH GOLDFINGER The city of Auburn held its annual Blessing on the Corner last week at Toomer’s Corner. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders opened theceremony before Hoffman Rhyne, president and dean of academics at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary prayed over...

Beauregard Defeats Central 47 – 0

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Hornets buzzed all around the Central Lions Friday night, preventing them from putting points on the board. The final result was Beauregard 47 - 0. More information and photos to follow in the upcoming issue of The Observer....
Spring Sundown Symphonies

Spring Sundown Symphonies

The city of Auburn's spring Sundown Concert Series kicked off last week, May 4, at Kiesal Park (520 Chadwick Lane in Auburn). The free event's first...

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Era Helps Opelika Get Vintage

Era Helps Opelika Get Vintage

Era Opelika, a vintage furniture, houseware, decor, clothing and jewelry shop located at 925 S. Railroad Ave. in Opelika, hosted the South Railroad...

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