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Observer welcomes new college intern

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This fall, The Observer welcomed Kayleigh Freeman as its new intern. Freeman is a senior at Auburn University double majoring in economics and journalism. She is set to graduate in May 2026.A native of Mobile, Freeman moved to the...

Revenue Commissioner’s office receives Outstanding County Award

CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Revenue Commissioner’s Office has been honored with the Outstanding County Award for 2025 by the Alabama Association of Assessing Officials (AAAO) at the Association’s Annual Summer Conference.The award was...

Remembering victims, honoring heroes of 9/11

Tunnels to Towers traveling exhibit on display at Southern Union CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is making its first-ever visit to Alabama. Join the city of Opelika on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to give this...

A community shaken by news of murder at Kiesel Park in Auburn

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER AUBURN — The community expressed shock as news of a the murder of retired Auburn University professor Dr. Julie Schnuelle spread across social media this past weekend. TimelineOn Sept. 6, Auburn Police responded to Kiesel Park located in...