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Auburn to host national kickball championships

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM AUBURN — Memorial Day weekend is about to bring national attention — and big-time fun — as the Turf Wars Kickball Tournament takes place in Auburn on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. This high-energy competition will be broadcast live on...

Special Olympics send-off planned

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The community is invited to cheer on Lee County Special Olympics athletes as they depart for the State Games on Friday, May 23.Athletes and volunteers will travel by bus to compete in aquatics, track and field, bowling and golf...

Public libraries encourage fun and learning through summer programs

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Summer events at the Opelika and Auburn Public Libraries can make summer fun and free for families looking for ways to spend their time out of school. OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARYAll of the summer events will begin after an...

Registration now open for Greater Peace golf tourney

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVEROPELIKA — The Greater Peace Community Development Corporation of Opelika will conduct its annual Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament at Pines Crossings Golf Club in Auburn on Friday, June 20, 2025. The shotgun tournament begins at 7...
Bama RV Celebrates Opening

Bama RV Celebrates Opening

Bama RV held its Grand Opening from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7, peaking the third day with a special appearance by Auburn Quarterback Payton Thorne, who...

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Walking for a Cure

Walking for a Cure

BY STACEY WALLACEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —According to the National Institute on Aging, “on Nov. 2, 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer discovered changes in...

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