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Unplugged: New law’s impact on Alabama children

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — For years, the cell phone has been an extension of the modern teenager, a constant connection to their social worlds, entertainment and the wider internet. However, a new state law is redefining the high school...

Greater Peace Community Development Corporation Announces Premiere of Educational Short Film on Land Ownership and Agriculture

The Greater Peace Community Development Corporation (GPCDC) is proud to announce the premiere of its first educational short film, created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).  The...

Auburn Opelika Habitat dedicates House No. 78

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — On Aug. 15, Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity held a service of dedication and blessing for its 78th house — the home of the Stinson family on Brannon Avenue in Opelika.Guests were welcomed by Army Maj. (Ret.) Daniel P....

Make feet happy with in-home foot care services

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For those with limited mobility, a simple trip to the salon for a haircut or a manicure is more than an inconvenience, it’s often an impossibility. But what about something as essential as foot care? For those who are homebound, a...
Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading...

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