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Hooked on gold: Lee County fishermen win world title

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Two Lee County locals helped bring home gold for Team USA in the 19th Black Bass World Championships.Auburn native Logan Parks and Beulah native Kyle Welcher both had their Team USA international debut last week in Arabie...
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Veteran Spotlight | From repairing helicopter engines to Auburn engineering

BY KADIE TAYLORFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Veteran, James “Jimbo” Arnold Jr. is living proof that it is never too late to learn. After serving in the Army for 20 years, the retired sergeant first class is now pursuing his bachelor’s in electrical and computer...
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No More Shacks repairs homes and unites residents

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Alabama Rural Ministry is hosting its annual No More Shacks fundraiser from now through Nov 2.  ARM will host different events and attractions from Tuesday to Saturday for local students and residents to learn more and...
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Civil War-Era graves caught between history and progress

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A four-phase housing development by Quality Homes is being constructed around Hodge Cemetery, which contains graves from 1851 to 1989 and has a deed that dates back to the 1900s. President of the Lee County Cemetery Preservation...
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Veteran Spotlight

Veteran Spotlight

Oct 21, 2025

Bringing hope to heroes through horses BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Over the course of two days, 48 Alabama Power team members volunteered...

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Veteran Spotlight

Veteran Spotlight

Oct 14, 2025

Discovering a World War II hero: PFC Maryland J. Golden BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While the family of Pfc. Maryland J. Golden knew...

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