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Schuler shares art on storefronts and through ‘live painting’ events

BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Sydne Schuler, an artist whose business originated in Alex City, is moving to the Auburn/Opelika area.You may have already seen her window painting on local businesses, but Schular offers a variety of other services and...

Grill named chair of state hospital association board

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Laura Grill, president and CEO of East Alabama Health, has been named chair of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) Board of Trustees. The election was held at the association’s recent annual meeting.“Laura has...

AU band director, students in D-Day parade in Normandy

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Using his profession and talents to honor veterans, Dr. Corey Spurlin, director of the Auburn University Marching Band, conducted the Collegiate Mass Band for the 80th Anniversary Celebration of D-Day in Normandy, France.The...

Auburn News | June 27, 2024

Chewacla State Park to receive pollinator garden CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA STATE PARKS ALABAMA — Chewacla State Park will add a pollinator garden thanks to a grant to Alabama State Parks from the Alabama Association of Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)...

Former AU Athletic Director David Housel gets personal with: ‘From the Backbooth at Chappy’s – Stories of the South, Football, Politics and More’

Former AU Athletic Director David Housel gets personal with: ‘From the Backbooth at Chappy’s – Stories of the South, Football, Politics and More’

Jun 16, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com David Housel is a living chronicle of Auburn history. He is a son, husband, Christian, writer, former...

Beat 13 is officially zoned

Beat 13 is officially zoned

Jun 16, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Beat 13 in Beulah is officially zoned after the county held a public hearing and voted on the...

Townhomes on North Dean? Remains to be seen

Townhomes on North Dean? Remains to be seen

Jun 15, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council on Tuesday voted against the conditional use approval of a property on...

Auburn Trustees Approve Quad Residence Halls Renovation Project

Auburn Trustees Approve Quad Residence Halls Renovation Project

Jun 11, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Did you live in one of the Quad Residence Halls? Well, they are expecting a facelift. The...

Auburn President Jay Gogue Announces Plans to Retire

Auburn President Jay Gogue Announces Plans to Retire

Jun 11, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn University President Jay Gogue asked the Board of Trustees to begin a search for a new...

Auburn Trustee Rane to Serve as Ivey’s Campaign Manager

Auburn Trustee Rane to Serve as Ivey’s Campaign Manager

Jun 11, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn University District 3 Trustee Jimmy Rane will serve as Gov. Kay Ivey’s campaign manager during...

LaCantina Wins Pro Division at Burger Wars

LaCantina Wins Pro Division at Burger Wars

Jun 9, 2021

By Ann CipperlyOpelika Observer After months of canceled activities, three events were held in downtown Opelika Saturday. Burger Wars, Touch-A-Truck...

Opelika to receive $500,000

Opelika to receive $500,000

Jun 8, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The city of Opelika will receive $500,000 from Gov. Kay Ivey, along with several other counties in the...

Lee County Remembrance Project

Lee County Remembrance Project

Jun 8, 2021

By Emery LayFor the Opelika Observer The Lee County Remembrance Project [LCRP] is the result of a years-long friendship between Ashley Brown and...

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