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Celebrating a century

James Douglas “Doug” Vaughan, seated center, celebrated his 100th birthday with his family on Jan. 5. Born in 1925 in Opelika, he attended school in Opelika and Beauregard and graduated from Clift High School, where he drove the school bus during his senior year....

AU STUDENT NAMED MISS AMERICA 2025

Vestavia native Abbie Stockard crowned Jan. 5 in Orlando Abbie Stockard, an Auburn University student majoring in nursing, was crowned as Miss America 2025 on Jan. 5 at Walt Disney Theater in Orlando. A member of AU’s Tiger Paws Dance Team, Stockard was chosen as Miss...

Opelika gains new retreat opportunity for caregivers

BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For many parents, raising children with special needs can be a struggle, especially when it comes to finding personal time to relax. A Mother’s Rest, a nonprofit organization, understands that.A Mother’s Rest specializes...

New Year brings new business

Auburn welcomes ALDI, Smalls Sliders to town BY ANITA STIEFEL | EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — BYO bags, and don’t forget to bring a quarter.Grocery chain ALDI celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Auburn with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 9. The...

District judge winner poised to make Lee County history

District judge winner poised to make Lee County history

Oct 31, 2024

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There is only one contested local race on this year’s Lee County General Election ballot, and it’s one...

Sonny Smith co-authors book on athletic success

Sonny Smith co-authors book on athletic success

Oct 24, 2024

BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Former Auburn University basketball coach Sonny Smith has authored a book with former...

Local Humane Society marks 50th anniversary

Local Humane Society marks 50th anniversary

Oct 24, 2024

BY ABBEY CRANKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — CARE Humane Society marked a significant milestone on Sunday, Oct. 20, celebrating its 50th...

Auburn Pilots alternative baseball offers opportunities for people with disabilities

Auburn Pilots alternative baseball offers opportunities for people with disabilities

Oct 18, 2024

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– Down a dirt trail on Lee Road 669 in Auburn you’ll find Beehive Baseball Park. At first glance, it’s...

Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Auburn dominates Smiths Station BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ahead of Friday’s game, Auburn High School head football coach Keith...

Recaps from local government meetings | Oct. 17, 2024

Recaps from local government meetings | Oct. 17, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Auburn Council approves $1.5 million contract for Outer Loop Project design BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — At its regularly...

Spring Villa Park to get new lodge

Spring Villa Park to get new lodge

Oct 17, 2024

Opelika’s Spring Villa is set to get a new lodge. Pictured left is an architectural rendering of the proposed facility. For more information read...

Fall festivals, Halloween events coming up this month

Fall festivals, Halloween events coming up this month

Oct 17, 2024

OCT. 17-19 — HALLOWEEN ENCHANTED FORESTAuburn University’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center will host the 2024 Halloween Enchanted Forest on...

The Graduate celebrates opening with Hilton Experience

The Graduate celebrates opening with Hilton Experience

Oct 4, 2024

Jake Owen performs VIP concert at Auburn’s new War Eagle Supper Club

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