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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...

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...

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...

Veteran Spotlight – Yes Ma’am, I did

BY JOHN ATKINSON FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — A couple of weeks ago, I asked Scott Besong, a third-generation combat veteran who lives in Auburn, what the nicest thing was that a stranger had ever done to thank him for his service.  “Oh, hands down, it’s the way I...
Bo Bikes Bama one last time

Bo Bikes Bama one last time

Auburn University two-sport legend Bo Jackson, center, leads the final “Bo Bikes Bama” fundraiser for severe storm relief. Since its creation...

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