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The Iron Bowl: An Alabama tradition rooted in rivalry and Thanksgiving

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR LIVE LEE MAGAZINE AUBURN — The Iron Bowl is more than just a football game — it's a cultural event that reverberates not just across the state of Alabama but across the nation. Held annually, usually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the game...
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A-O Habitat for Humanity dedicates 77th home

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Lamb family received the keys to their new home on Bedell Avenue in Auburn last week during a ceremony marking the 77th local dedication for Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity.Habitat Executive Director Mark Grantham...
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Auburn Mayor honors citizens lighting the way

BY DAVID BELL | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the conclusion of his State of the City Address on Nov. 12, Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, Jr., presented six citizens with his annual Lamplighter Awards for their individual service to the community.“The Lamplighter comes from a...
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Public library employee honored for 43 years of service

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — Diane Kindred-Heard began her employment with the City of Opelika on Sept/ 7, 1987 as a library assistant and has been a steadfast presence at Opelika's library ever since. After graduating from Opelika High School in...
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Contested State Senate Race

Contested State Senate Race

Jun 8, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — There were congratulations all around — Jay Hovey looked to be beating incumbent Tom Whatley...

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Remembering the Sacrifice

Remembering the Sacrifice

Jun 1, 2022

OPELIKA — The city of Opelika held its Memorial Day Ceremony at Courthouse Square in Opelika on Monday.  The Opelika Fire Department presented...

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