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Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading northward from Mobile and New Orleans, and this weekend offers the chance to enjoy the festivities locally.Mardi Gras means...

Keep Opelika Beautiful hosts Arbor Day events

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Keep Opelika Beautiful and the city of Opelika invite the community to join in celebrating Arbor Day with a special event on Saturday, March 1, at the Opelika Public Library.This year’s theme, “Plant Trees, Protect Tomorrow,”...

J.W. Darden High site to get historic marker

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA— The City of Opelika invites the community to the unveiling of the J.W. Darden High School Historic Marker on Friday, Feb. 21.Darden High School was founded in 1951, named by the school board in honor of J.W. Darden, Lee County’s...

Register now for Warriors for Freedom 5K

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The inaugural Worthy Squared Warriors for Freedom 5K will be held on Saturday, April 26, offering the community a chance to stand alongside survivors to advocate for dignity, freedom and an end to human trafficking.The...
Auburn, Opelika Chamber News

Auburn, Opelika Chamber News

Auburn Chamber sets Feb. 27 Annual Meeting CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is scheduled...

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