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Under the Lights – Aug. 29, 2024

This will be a weekly feature where readers can find all the local high school football news Auburn High cruises to season-opening 49-0 shutout over North Miami Beach The AHS Tiger defense dominated the Chargers under the Friday night lights. PHOTO BY JERRY BALLAS FOR...

WORKERS ON STRIKE!

AT&T workers join picket lines in Southeastern US BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — As Americans celebrate with backyard barbecues this Labor Day, it’s a good time to remember the roots of the holiday, which sprung from violent clashes over...

Ambassadors of Change bringing community together

Council of leaders aims to make Opelika a better place to live and work BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The accomplishments of a group of people working together toward achieving a common goal are being realized on the streets, in schools and across...

Country’s Barbecue to open new site on Aug. 12

Auburn favorite relocates in new building next door BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn’s beloved barbecue joint, Country’s Barbecue, is embarking on a new chapter after 46 years of serving the community.As the restaurant prepares to relocate to a new...