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Ru’s Roots bringing barrier-free adaptive fitness to Opelika

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — In June 2023, the Garst family felt everything was perfect in their lives when they welcomed their third child, Ruthie, into the world. What came next for them shattered their lives as they were — but now it’s their reason...
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The Tales of Sydney: A local children’s book treasure

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local author Kay Whaley and illustrator Kathy Hamrick have teamed up once again to bring readers the fourth story in the Tales of Sydney, a children’s book collection that follows the journey of Sydney, a Portuguese Water...
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Get your ‘Cookie Fix’ in downtown Auburn

BY SAM VISE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — There’s a new aroma coming to downtown Auburn, and it’s a sweet one. Cookie Fix, the popular Birmingham-based bakery, is set to open its doors this fall, promising to become the city's newest sweet spot. With a menu of warm, gooey...
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Building plans for peace in Opelika and beyond

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika hosted an event on Sept. 22 titled “About Peacebuilding in 2026 and Beyond for a More Perfect Union.”Peacebuilding thoughts were presented by Clifford Jones, LTG. Ron...
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Celebrating a century

Celebrating a century

Jan 28, 2025

BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — This past December loved ones gathered to celebrate Mrs. Juanita Patrick’s 100th birthday. An...

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