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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...

Alabama aims at ending distracted driving

New state law limits use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.In 2022, almost 7% of all motor vehicle-related...
Working through a pandemic

Working through a pandemic

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Almost all Auburn students, and their parents, know who Fred Kam is. Especially since the pandemic began...

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