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OHS crowns Homecoming Queen

Jasmine Smith was named Opelika High School Homecoming Queen at halftime of the game against Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG) High School of Montgomery. PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES | FOR THE OBSERVER

Auburn Area Community Theatre presents Disney’s ‘Aristocats Kids!’

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre’s (AACT) Jr. Performers, ages 5-12, are bringing their cat-itutdes to the stage to showcase Disney’s “The Artistocats KIDS.” This adaptation of Disney’s animated film is a heartwarming musical...

The Depot celebrates 10 years of culinary creativity

By Kadie Taylor | The Observer AUBURN — The Depot is celebrating its 10-year anniversary at the end of September, and is using the event as a reason to celebrate its years of menu development and community connection.“Our 10-year anniversary is coming up the week of...

Heroes honored at Valor Public Safety Awards

Annual banquet and awards ceremony celebrates first responders BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The 2025 Valor Public Safety Awards were presented Monday night during a dinner honoring the area’s first responders.During the event, presented by the Opelika Chamber of...
Be there or be square

Be there or be square

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — The city of Lanett and The Valley Local are hosting the Festival on the Square June 8 from 3 to 6:30 p.m....

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