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RSA chief accepts award, cautions state retirees
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Retired state employees should prepare for some disruptions as dark economic clouds hang over the...
Local companies say Alabama’s new hemp law will be devastating to small businesses, CBD consumers
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Local store owners and consumers of hemp products are bracing for the worst after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a...
Auburn Therapy Dogs bring comfort to community
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For those experiencing crisis, the comfort or a furry friend can bring light during a dark, distressing...
The Depot’s Chef Rosen headed to Great American Seafood Cook-off
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER The Depot’s Chef Ben Rosen and Sous Chef Walker Hughes are pictured at the Sweet Grown Alabama Seafood Cook-Off...
Burger Wars is Saturday in downtown Opelika
Pro and novice grillers to face off at annual competition BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Rotary Club invites the community to...
Student athletes receive physicals at health center in LaFayette
BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Students from LaFayette High School and Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School received sports physicals...
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....
Opelika City Council votes down text amendment on “celebration sites”
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The council voted down an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance Text: Section 3.1 - Building Permit...