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Southern Union thanks lawmakers for support

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELKA — Southern Union State Community College Executive Director of Advancement and Community Relations Gretchen VanValkenburg welcomed guests to the Oct. 21 Legislative Appreciation Luncheon.“We're just thrilled to have so many people...

Auburn takes yet another loss after two overtimes 

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — The Tigers opened Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium with optimism and velocity. For the second straight week, Auburn scripted a flawless opener, marching 75 yards in 12 plays for a 7-0 lead. But just like the week...

Opelika to host second annual Freedom Fest honoring vets

BY ROB DAVISTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the second year in a row, the city of Opelika will host Freedom Fest, a weekend celebration honoring the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the nation.The festival begins Friday, Nov. 7, with a 7 p.m. concert and...

Deputies save life of 16-year-old in structure fire

LEE COUNTY – On Oct. 13, at approximately 4:09 p.m. CDT, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a structure fire on Lee Road 41 in the Beauregard community in Lee County. The caller advised that they briefly left the room to use the...