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Creative Cubs roar back to The Jule for 2025

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Little Tiger fans are invited to the Creative Cubs program at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University. The hour-long program, which meets monthly, engages children ages 3-5 in art appreciation and...

‘Advice for My Son’ is newest theme for local zine

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In recent years, there has been a rise in “zines,” which are mini magazines that can be made by anyone. Zines, pronounced “zeens,” are small leaflets that can fit easily into your pocket. They are crafted from one...

Black History Month at AU includes visit by prominent poet

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, author Claudia Rankine made her way to Auburn University for some reading events put on by Auburn University’s English Department. Rankine is an award winning author who currently resides in New York. She’s...

Opelika Book Festival offers chance to meet authors | Event to feature author stage, book fair, writer workshops and keynote address

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in the festival will be a Local Author Fair, The Author Stage presented by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers, writing workshops...

Rep. Jeremy Gray Awarded for Transcending Political Polarization in 2022

Rep. Jeremy Gray Awarded for Transcending Political Polarization in 2022

Dec 21, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY MILLENIAL ACTION PROJECT WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Millennial Action Project (MAP) announced last week the awardees of the 2022...

EACB Stages The Nutcracker

EACB Stages The Nutcracker

Dec 21, 2022

BY JOHN HILLSMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — “The Nutcracker” ballet, a production of the East Alabama Community Ballet, was presented in four...

First Avenue Adjustments to Come Following Floods

First Avenue Adjustments to Come Following Floods

Dec 14, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Help is on the way following repeated flooding on First Avenue in downtown Opelika....

War Hero Awarded Bronze Star 72 Years Posthumously

War Hero Awarded Bronze Star 72 Years Posthumously

Dec 14, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BYSTEPHEN P. PENLAND OPELIKA — The Army Awards and Decorations Branch has recently reviewed the records of Sgt. 1st Class Raymond D....

April Brock Named Principal of New Fox Run School in Opelika

April Brock Named Principal of New Fox Run School in Opelika

Dec 7, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — April Brock has been named principal of the new Fox Run School in Opelika. Brock currently serves as an assistant...

Santa Stops By Toomer’s Corner

Santa Stops By Toomer’s Corner

Dec 7, 2022

United Way of Lee County and the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association partnered to bring Santa Claus to Toomer’s Corner in Auburn on Sunday, Dec....

The Gifts of a Headshot

Dec 7, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Bryan Winston is in the business of giving back. The photographer and managing...

Collinwood Continues Luminaries Christmas Tradition

Collinwood Continues Luminaries Christmas Tradition

Dec 7, 2022

BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the 55th year, the Collinwood neighborhood continues its Christmas gift to the community with...

Session Cocktails Opens Second Location in Downtown Auburn

Session Cocktails Opens Second Location in Downtown Auburn

Dec 7, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY SESSION AUBURN — Session Cocktails opened its second location in Auburn, Alabama, on Dec. 1. It is bringing a funky atmosphere...

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