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Plains Taproom hosts World Down Syndrome Day event

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES FOR THE OBSERVER March 21 is set aside to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day. What makes this day special is the remembrance that 3/21 represents a third copy of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down Syndrome. Two of the three owners of The...

Parents seek answers for canceled program

Parents of gymnasts met with city offiicials to discuss the future of the gymnastics program. BY DAVID BELL | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Parents of children enrolled in a successful gymnastics program offered through Opelika Parks and Recreation have been shocked to...

Coca-Cola breaks ground for sales center

Company brings $18 million investment to Auburn BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Last week, the city of Auburn welcomed in a new $18 million investment.Known world-wide, the name Coca-Cola is likely familiar to all Auburn residents. But now, it will strike a...

US Congress approves $7.2 million for AU airport

US Congress approves $7.2 million for AU airport CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The United States Congress has approved funding legislation that includes $7.2 million for the construction of an air traffic control tower at the Auburn University Regional...