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Toomer’s crossing gets pedestrian-friendly traffic overhaul

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Toomer’s Corner, Auburn’s most active intersection, has long been the center of downtown commerce and university spirit. Now, it also operates as an experimental crossing zone with new rules affecting both drivers and...
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Lowe’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop celebrates July with sale

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The Boutique at Lowe’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop is holding a Fourth of July sale where customers can purchase items for 30% off through July 10.“Inside the pharmacy, we have a boutique that has ladies' clothing, jewelry,...
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Local author works to encourage fellow writers

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE —LaFayette native Sid Mickle has written and published seven books since his retirement after a long career in business where he traveled acorss the country. Returning to his hometown of LaFayette, Mickle wrote his first book...
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The Market at Magnolia on Main makes space for small businesses

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The Market at Magnolia on Main provides local small businesses a space to share their product with the community without the high cost of renting a storefront on their own.“The Market at Magnolia on Main is an incubator for...
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MLK Day News, Features

MLK Day News, Features

Jan 22, 2025

Scenes from Dream Day 2025 MLK Dream on the Move Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Group hosted the 9th Annual Dr. Martin...

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Hornets, Indians split wins

Hornets, Indians split wins

Jan 22, 2025

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — After both the Beauregard High School girls and boys teams lost at Loachapoka High School earlier...

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Remembering John Pruitt Sr.

Remembering John Pruitt Sr.

Jan 21, 2025

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Former Opelika Police Department Lt. John Pruitt Sr. passed away on Jan. 13. As one of the first African...

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Auburn, Opelika Chamber News

Auburn, Opelika Chamber News

Jan 21, 2025

Auburn Chamber sets Feb. 27 Annual Meeting CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is scheduled...

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