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Courthouse Square Glows for Epilepsy Awareness

PHOTOS BY JOHN HILLSMAN FOR THE OBSERVER The third annual Glow for Epilepsy event, hosted by Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc., was held Sunday, Nov. 4, at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The Opelika Fire Department gave demonstrations on what to do and what not...
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Auburn Alumna Joins the Cast of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVERMINNESOTA —Antonisia Collins, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Auburn University, joined the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to become a mentor and actress.Collins, a Montgomery Native, graduated from Auburn...
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Hay Days offered weekend of family fun, merchandise, more

PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER The Farm at Rocky Top hosted its annual Hay Days arts and crafts festival Nov. 4 and 5. Hay Days featured handmade, one-of-a-kind designs by local artisans, unique gourmet foods, boutique and vintage items, a Kids Corral and a...
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What’s Happening in Lee County – Nov. 9, 2023

'Mary, Did You Know?' women's event is Nov. 12 CONTRIBUTED BY PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH OPELIKA— Providence Baptist Church will host Open Heavens Ministry's “Mary, Did You Know?” on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.This is a women’s event featuring great food, fellowship, holiday...
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Taking Steps for Hope

Taking Steps for Hope

May 3, 2023

The Lee County Relay for Life drew dozens of participants to Courthouse Square in Opelika April 28 to support the American Cancer Society. The...

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