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Veterans Day events, AU Military Appreciation Week to include mayors’ breakfasts and patriotic programs

City of Auburn wreath-laying ceremony to feature keynote speaker Jake Norotsky BY ANITA STIEFEL | EDITOR@OPELIKA OBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The community is invited to the city of Auburn’s 2024 Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at the...

Mercy Medical to break ground on new facility

Ceremony scheduled for Nov. 8 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Mercy Medical Ministry invites the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility at 325 Dunlop Drive in Opelika on Friday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m.The event will mark a significant...

City of Opelika announces Veterans Day event

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The City of Opelika invites the public to join the Mayor an City Council on Monday, Nov. 11, to celebrate and pause to say thank you to veterans.“On Veterans Day, we honor the courage and sacrifices of those who have served,”...

Sonny Smith co-authors book on athletic success

BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Former Auburn University basketball coach Sonny Smith has authored a book with former professional baseball player Lou Vickery entitled Winning the “Head” Game, Key to Elite Athletic Status.In the book, Smith and...
Taking Steps for Hope

Taking Steps for Hope

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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