BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER AUBURN — The community expressed shock as news of a the murder of retired Auburn University professor Dr. Julie...
A community shaken by news of murder at Kiesel Park in Auburn
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Liberty Mobile Vet makes house calls for pet care
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Local author publishes debut children’s book
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Letter to the Community
. OPINION — In the last four days, three major criminal acts have taken place in Lee County. Families have been devastated and our prayers are for...
Tigers claim 100th rivalry game
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a nearly perfect setting for the 100th football game between Auburn High School (2-1, 1-0) and...
Opelika Fire Department hosts monthly firefighter ability test
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Supporting AU students with unexpected pregnancies
Baby Steps program improves graduation rates BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Baby Steps supports Auburn University students who are navigating...
Local rivalry reaches historic milestone
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA-AUBURN— When looking at Auburn High School and Opelika High School, the two schools seemed destined to...