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Eli Manning in Auburn to film new ESPN+ show

Guiness Book of World Records on hand for Toomer’s tree rolling BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Former NFL quarterback Eli Manning led an event Tuesday, July 8, at Toomer’s Corner, successfully setting a Guinness World Record for the most toilet paper rolled....
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Young stars give OHS softball foundation to build on

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | FOR THE OBSERVER Now an established presence both on home plate and in the infield, McCall Clayton looks to build on a successful eighth grade campaign. Photo courtesy of Clayton’s Hudl account. JZ Agee (No. 3) celebrates an inning-ending play in a...
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Beyond the Batch offers gluten-free baked goods

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn-Opelika dessert scene just got a little bit sweeter and a lot more inclusive. Beyond the Batch, a new home bakery based in Auburn, is crafting sweet treats that are entirely gluten-free.Owner Melissa Gipson launched...
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Toomer’s crossing gets pedestrian-friendly traffic overhaul

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Toomer’s Corner, Auburn’s most active intersection, has long been the center of downtown commerce and university spirit. Now, it also operates as an experimental crossing zone with new rules affecting both drivers and...
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Celebrate Christmas in July

Celebrate Christmas in July

Jul 7, 2025

Play ‘Singo Bingo’ to benefit holiday ‘Shop with a Cop’ BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This July, Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew is adding...

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