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Auburn teen wins national diving championship

BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The youngest of the event’s competitors, 13-year-old ElliReese Niday of Auburn, placed first at the Senior USA Diving National Championship held at Auburn University on May 15.“It’s really an unreal feeling to dive today, and...
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Humane Society holds fundraiser in Valley

BY JOHN BRICE  THE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — Community leaders, local residents and volunteers gathered together at the Chattahoochee Humane Society shelter in Valley for a fundraiser Wednesday evening of this past week. Traveling animal welfare advocates, Jordan’s...
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Opelika school board interviews candidates for superintendent

Finalists include Muscle Shoals principal, Sylacauga superintendent CONTRIBUTED BY OCS BY ANITA STIEFEL OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools Board of Education announced two finalists for the position of superintendent — Dr. Kevin Davis and Dr. Michele Eller.Davis is...
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Auburn Public Safety now has sensory-inclusive bags

BY KADIE VICE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Public Safety has added sensory-inclusive bags to its stash of materials, which will help create security for community members who are sensitive to intense sensory situations.“There are many different sensory...
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Roll On Auburn!

Roll On Auburn!

Aug 10, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — For the first time in several years, the famed Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner are again ready to roll....

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Riding for Research

Riding for Research

Aug 10, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —  Susan Glisson of Auburn was an athlete growing up — a swimmer, softball player,...

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Getting Gatti’s Back

Getting Gatti’s Back

Aug 3, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY MICHELLE KEY OPELIKA -- Mr Gatti's Pizza, the beloved pizza restaurant chain, revealed this week a unique new...

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