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Eli Manning in Auburn to film new ESPN+ show

Guiness Book of World Records on hand for Toomer’s tree rolling BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER CORRECTION: According to Auburn's public affairs office, Eli Manning misspoke when he said that Gov. Kay Ivey would be at the Toomer’s Corner event. She was never scheduled to...

Young stars give OHS softball foundation to build on

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | FOR THE OBSERVER Now an established presence both on home plate and in the infield, McCall Clayton looks to build on a successful eighth grade campaign. Photo courtesy of Clayton’s Hudl account. JZ Agee (No. 3) celebrates an inning-ending play in a...

Beyond the Batch offers gluten-free baked goods

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn-Opelika dessert scene just got a little bit sweeter and a lot more inclusive. Beyond the Batch, a new home bakery based in Auburn, is crafting sweet treats that are entirely gluten-free.Owner Melissa Gipson launched...

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...
2024: The year in review

2024: The year in review

BY MICHELLE KEY,PUBLISHEREDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Another year has come and will soon be gone. As we do every year, we offer a look at...

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Beulah quarry will continue

Beulah quarry will continue

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — During Monday nights Lee County Commission meeting, the commissioners took a vote...

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