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Circus Incredible to headline 24th annual CityFest | City of Auburn’s largest outdoor event set for April 26 at Kiesel Park

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The 24th annual Auburn CityFest, hosted by the city of Auburn Parks and Recreation, returns to Kiesel Park on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival is Auburn’s largest outdoor event,...
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Kelli Shomaker appointed to SmartFinancial board of directors

CONTRIBUTED BY SMARTBANK AUBURN — SmartBank, a subsidiary of SmartFinancial Inc., announced the appointment of Kelli Shomaker to its board of directors, effective immediately.  Shomaker, who is senior vice president for Business and Administration and Chief...
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Daniels promoted to Clerk of Court

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has promoted Dorothy Daniels to Municipal Court Clerk. Daniels began her career with the City of Opelika in the Records Division at the Opelika Police Department. In 2015, she transitioned to Municipal Court...
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A-Day gets re-vamp for 2025 | This year’s event will offer free admission to practice, followed by autograph session with coach, players

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Set for this weekend, Auburn’s A-Day will have a new look in 2025 as the annual event will feature free admission, a practice exhibition and a post-practice autograph session. Jordan-Hare Stadium gates will open Saturday, April 12,...
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Party Like It’s Mardi (Gras)

Party Like It’s Mardi (Gras)

Feb 22, 2023

The Krewe De Tigris Mardi Gras Parade was held in downtown Auburn Saturday, Feb. 18. Scroll through photos below. PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE...

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Man of Many Firsts

Man of Many Firsts

Feb 16, 2023

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Michael Floyd is man of many firsts. Floyd is a first-generation college student, one of the...

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AEDs Save Lives

AEDs Save Lives

Feb 9, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Automated External Defibrillators, more commonly referred to as AEDs, provide a necessary...

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