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Juneteenth events to be celebrated this month

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR EAST ALABAMA — Several events are planned to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Also called Emancipation Day, Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas on the day that Black people...

Golf fundraiser for Child Advocacy Center is June 9

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Join the Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center for the 1st Annual Twin Cedars Golf Scramble benefiting Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center on Monday, June 9, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Auburn University Club.This tournament supports...

Juneteenth celebrations planned for Chambers County

BY MICHELLE KEYAND SAM VISETHE LAFAYETTE SUN Two events are currently scheduled in LaFayette and Lanett to celebrate Juneteenth this year. LAFAYETTE — The city of LaFayette and Krave Korner have partnered together to host the second annual block party and parade on...

Game truck kicks off summer program at LaFayette Library

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Local children were in for a treat courtesy of the LaFayette Library as they hosted the Cyber Game Truck Saturday, May 31. As families approached the library, they could see the decorated truck parked outside featuring video...
Comedian to visit Auburn

Comedian to visit Auburn

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Brian Regan is on his way to Auburn. The comedian is making his first stop to the...

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APL offers Spring Break activities

AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will host a number of local authors on select Saturdays this spring. Each event is open to the public, and books...

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