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Juneteenth events to be celebrated this month

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR EAST ALABAMA — Several events are planned to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Also called Emancipation Day, Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas on the day that Black people...

Village Friends: A network for senior independence

BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Village Friends is a nonprofit organization that provides support to adults over 65 in the Auburn-Opelika community who desire to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.Brittany Branyon, executive...

Itty Bitty Bakers — inspiring youngsters to cook

BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A former middle school teacher, Ashley Kauffman of Auburn transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom after the birth of her third child in 2021. Although she had stepped away from the classroom, her desire to educate and...
Under the Lights | Sept. 26, 2024

Under the Lights | Sept. 26, 2024

Glenwood wins slugfest with Beulah to remain undefeated BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER VALLEY — The Glenwood Gators are out to a 5-0 start for the...

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