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Java and Juniors joins caffeine and conversation

By Kadie Taylor | The Observer AUBURN — Visit Well Red Second Story on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Java and Juniors event, where moms and caregivers can join together over a cup of coffee.“I think it was really important to find something in person and get...

Observer welcomes new college intern

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This fall, The Observer welcomed Kayleigh Freeman as its new intern. Freeman is a senior at Auburn University double majoring in economics and journalism. She is set to graduate in May 2026.A native of Mobile, Freeman moved to the...

Revenue Commissioner’s office receives Outstanding County Award

CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Revenue Commissioner’s Office has been honored with the Outstanding County Award for 2025 by the Alabama Association of Assessing Officials (AAAO) at the Association’s Annual Summer Conference.The award was...

Remembering victims, honoring heroes of 9/11

Tunnels to Towers traveling exhibit on display at Southern Union CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is making its first-ever visit to Alabama. Join the city of Opelika on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to give this...
Floral Park grand opening is May 24

Floral Park grand opening is May 24

Renovations, expansion nearly complete at Opelika’s first all-inclusive park BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city’s first all-inclusive,...

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