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Miss Southern Union pageant set for Jan. 16

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC LEE COUNTY — Caroline Lybarger, the reigning 2024 Miss Southern Union, will complete her year of service on Jan. 16, when the new 2025 Miss Southern Union is crowned at Brazeal Auditorium on Southern Union’s Wadley Campus.The Miss Southern Union...
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24th annual Auburn CityFest scheduled for April 26

Applications now open for vendors, artists, volunteers CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks and Recreation announced the 24th annual Auburn CityFest — one of the most anticipated events in Lee County — will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m....
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Australian Rick Price to perform at The Sound Wall Jan. 10

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Australian singer/songwriter Rick Price on Friday, Jan. 10, at The Sound Wall in downtown Opelika.Price’s biggest hit, Heaven Knows, has racked up over 50 million streams on Spotify, and...
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Rocky Brook Rocket Reindeer Express

Come take a train ride through the lights! Enjoy food, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa and a Christmas Market.  2024 Date/Time December 19-215:00-8:00 p.m.Monkey Park Ages Family friendly event for children and adults of all ages. Cost Train rides are $2 per ride....
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Preserving Auburn History

Preserving Auburn History

May 31, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE AUBURN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION AUBURN — The Auburn Heritage Association will conduct two historic marker dedications in Lee County...

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A New Perspective on Books

A New Perspective on Books

May 24, 2023

Award-Winning Author Inspires New Love of Reading for Local Students BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Anything is...

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Opelika Hosts CCAA Conference

Opelika Hosts CCAA Conference

May 24, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKACHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — Opelika hosted the 2023 Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama’s Executive Leadership...

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