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Omnium Circus celebrates accessibility and inclusion

‘I’m Possible’ coming to the Gogue on March 2 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Omnium Circus (www.OmniumCircus.org) will make its Alabama debut when it brings its jaw-droppingly, awe-inspiringly and uplifting show, “I’m Possible,” to the Woltosz Theater at the...
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Dream Day Foundation receives Kia donation

The Ambassadors were honored to receive a generous $500 grant on behalf of the Dream Day Foundation from Kia employee Chiquita Davis. This grant is part of the Kia MOVE (More Opportunities for Vibrant Economies) initiative, which supports qualifying 501(c)(3)...
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Library Friends to host book sale, mini-golf fundraisers

CONTRIBUTED BY OPL OPELIKA — Friends of the Library will host two events on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St. Book SaleHardbacks will be sold for $2 and paperbacks and other items will be sold for $1.From 8 to 9 a.m., admission is limited...
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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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The Good Times Pour In

The Good Times Pour In

May 17, 2023

Opelika Main Street's craft beer festival, "On Tap," returned to downtown Saturday, May 13, featuring beer from over 30 craft breweries from across...

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An Opelika Friday Night

An Opelika Friday Night

May 17, 2023

BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded...

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Remember. Respect. Revere.

Remember. Respect. Revere.

May 17, 2023

Opelika Police Department held its National Peace Officers Memorial Monday, May 15, at Opelika Public Library. The program featured a lunch provided...

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Spring Sundown Symphonies

Spring Sundown Symphonies

May 11, 2023

The city of Auburn's spring Sundown Concert Series kicked off last week, May 4, at Kiesal Park (520 Chadwick Lane in Auburn). The free event's first...

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Era Helps Opelika Get Vintage

Era Helps Opelika Get Vintage

May 11, 2023

Era Opelika, a vintage furniture, houseware, decor, clothing and jewelry shop located at 925 S. Railroad Ave. in Opelika, hosted the South Railroad...

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