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Auburn Oil welcomes best-selling author for talk

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — LaDarrion Williams presented his book Blood at the Roots at Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers on May 29.When Auburn Oil Event Coordinator Robin O’Bryant and Manager Katy Hall heard about the book and Williams’ Alabama heritage, they...

Brothers from Smiths Station win photo contest

CONTRIBUTED BY ALBBAA LEE COUNTY — On the opening weekend of the 2024 turkey season, brothers Declan and Logan Warrick hit the woods with their dad and cousin.The group spooked a group of turkeys early in the morning and then made a short drive to a family property in...

MELT restaurant brings legendary sandwiches to Auburn

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Since a local family opened a MELT franchise last month in Auburn, located at 1800 Samford Trace Court, Suite 240, the community response has been positive.Owner Operator Laura Huddleston said, “We are now at 100% normal business...

Cities of Auburn, Opelika host festivities this weekend

‘Burger Wars’ among three events in downtown Opelika on Saturday CONTRIBUTED BY HERITAGE HOUSE OPELIKA — Opelika will host three events downtown on Saturday, June 8, with rolling starts to maximize a day full of family friendly fun.Opelika Main Street will host...
‘He’s my hero’

‘He’s my hero’

By Michelle KeyPublisher For Brandon Taylor and his mother, last Friday morning was like most every other morning; they were up early. “My mom,...

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