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O Grows Market to accept SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The O Grows Farmers Market in Opelika is now accepting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), which provides food to low-income families, seniors and individuals with disabilities.More than half of SNAP participants are...

United Way to host Campaign Kickoff July 31

Volunteers to pack 50,000 meals for food bank at hands-on service project CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY — United Way of Lee County will host its Annual Campaign Kickoff Event on July 31, marking the official launch of United Way’s annual...

‘Good Trouble’ message reminds: Love Your Neighbor

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In memory of the late Congressman John Lewis, some local citizens gathered and created some “Good Trouble” of their own, assembling on the Moores Mill Road bridge and displaying handmade signs to Interstate 85 drivers. The...

A slice of spice: Tandoori Flame Pizza now open in Auburn

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A new culinary venture has arrived in Auburn, offering a blend of traditional pizza and Indian flavors. Tandoori Flame Pizza, located at 196 N. Donahue Drive next to The Goal Post, opened its doors to the community on July 2,...
Service. Sacrifice. Love.

Service. Sacrifice. Love.

“A veteran is someone who embodies Isaiah 6:8, ‘And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said,...

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Under the Lights | Nov. 7, 2024

Under the Lights | Nov. 7, 2024

Post-season playoffs begin BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In playoff action, Auburn (9-0) will host Bob Jones (6-4) at Duck...

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