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Christian Care Ministries’ Community Kitchen feeds hundreds

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The clatter of pots, the murmur of conversation and the comforting scent of a homecooked meal fill the air at Christian Care Ministries’ Community Kitchen each Thursday morning. Here, amidst the bustling activity, a dedicated team...

Auburn University wheelchair soccer claims first championship, eyes future promotion

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — When Zach Dickey helped start the Auburn University Power Wheelchair Soccer team, he envisioned a program that would compete for championships at the highest level. It was uncharted territory, as no other university had a...

Mathnasium of Auburn opens under new ownership

BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Mathnasium of Auburn, a math tutoring center designed to help students foster their mathematic skills, provides an engaging, confidence building environment.Mathnasium team member Jake Johnson and his business partner, Chris...

Barber shop builds business and bonds locals

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE —Anthony’s Barber Shop offers local men a traditional barber shop experience using traditional techniques and an emphasis on community.“We try to stick with a lot of the traditional techniques, as far as old school techniques...