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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR CHAMBERS COUNTY — It’s time to save money on essentials during Alabama’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, and runs through midnight on Sunday, July 20.During this three-day...

Christmas in July promotes local businesses through family fun

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — LaFayette Main Street is hosting its first Christmas in July event on Friday, July 25, and will begin giving away free Downtown Dollars at eight a.m..“The Main Street members who are participating are going to have specials,...

Lucky Flight Bottle Shoppe offers unique wine experience

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The Lucky Flight Bottle Shoppe provides boutique wine and events for customers looking for a place to spend time with friends over a glass of wine.“I wanted to take a leap of faith and fulfill a dream of owning a boutique,”...

LaFayette Nutrition supports community through nutritious drinks

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — LaFayette Nutrition offers a variety of drinks for those looking to increase their health or enjoy a caffeinated beverage to help them stay energized throughout their day.“It’s good to have the option to get something...

Black History Month at AU includes visit by prominent poet

Feb 11, 2025

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, author Claudia Rankine made her way to Auburn University for some reading events put on by...

Opelika Book Festival offers chance to meet authors | Event to feature author stage, book fair, writer workshops and keynote address

Feb 11, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in...