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Remembering John Pruitt Sr.

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Former Opelika Police Department Lt. John Pruitt Sr. passed away on Jan. 13. As one of the first African American police officers in Opelika, he played a crucial part in the desegregation of OPD in the late 1950s. He also...
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Auburn, Opelika Chamber News

Auburn Chamber sets Feb. 27 Annual Meeting CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University.The Annual Meeting...
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Salem Auction House — a historic hub of community

BY DEREK LANDFOR THE OBSERVER SALEM — Tucked away in the historic heart of Salem, the Salem Auction House has become a cornerstone of the community. Owners Joey Knight and John Lian said their shared passion for auctions and a commitment to giving back have...
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Construction underway on Ann Pearson Park

BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Expected to be finished sometime in the Spring, Ann Pearson Park, named after the Auburn native and historian, will include trails, a pavilion and a play area spanning about 47 acres of land. It will be the first park on...
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