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Auburn Floral Trail, Opelika Azalea Trail in full bloom

BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN-OPELIKA — From winding neighborhood streets lined with azaleas to canopies of blooming cherry and dogwood trees, Auburn and Opelika’s annual floral trails are showcasing the best of spring across both communities. Auburn Floral TrailThe 2026...
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Standard Deluxe celebrates 25 Years of the Old 280 Boogie

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER WAVERLY — This spring, Standard Deluxe proudly marks a major milestone: the 25th Anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 on its beloved artistic grounds in Waverly, Alabama. What began in 2001...
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Every step for freedom, Second Annual Warriors for Freedom 5K

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy Squared [Worthy2], an organization advocating for those exploited by commercial sex or sex trafficking, is holding the Second Annual Warriors for Freedom 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m. at the Opelika...
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Alabama to Host Sweet Home 250 Semiquincentennial Festival

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTEVALLO — The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL) will present Sweet Home 250 — Where Freedom Feels Like Home, Alabama’s official celebration of America’s 250th birthday, July 3–4, 2026 at American Village. The two-day...
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Six shows, one big milestone

Six shows, one big milestone

Dec 9, 2025

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a...

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