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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...
School News for Nov. 2, 2023

School News for Nov. 2, 2023

PHOTOS WERE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OHS band wins three Best in Class awards BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika...

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Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. will hold its third annual Glow for Epilepsy event at the courthouse...

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Upcoming events for city of Auburn

Upcoming events for city of Auburn

Auburn's state of the city address set for Nov. 8 CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / BY DAVID DORTON AUBURN —The Auburn community is invited to the...

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