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Veteran Spotlight | From repairing helicopter engines to Auburn engineering

BY KADIE TAYLORFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Veteran, James “Jimbo” Arnold Jr. is living proof that it is never too late to learn. After serving in the Army for 20 years, the retired sergeant first class is now pursuing his bachelor’s in electrical and computer...
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No More Shacks repairs homes and unites residents

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Alabama Rural Ministry is hosting its annual No More Shacks fundraiser from now through Nov 2.  ARM will host different events and attractions from Tuesday to Saturday for local students and residents to learn more and...
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Civil War-Era graves caught between history and progress

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A four-phase housing development by Quality Homes is being constructed around Hodge Cemetery, which contains graves from 1851 to 1989 and has a deed that dates back to the 1900s. President of the Lee County Cemetery Preservation...
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Veteran Spotlight – Yes Ma’am, I did

BY JOHN ATKINSON FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — A couple of weeks ago, I asked Scott Besong, a third-generation combat veteran who lives in Auburn, what the nicest thing was that a stranger had ever done to thank him for his service.  “Oh, hands down, it’s the way I...
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MLK Day News, Features

MLK Day News, Features

Jan 22, 2025

Scenes from Dream Day 2025 MLK Dream on the Move Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Group hosted the 9th Annual Dr. Martin...

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Hornets, Indians split wins

Hornets, Indians split wins

Jan 22, 2025

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — After both the Beauregard High School girls and boys teams lost at Loachapoka High School earlier...

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Remembering John Pruitt Sr.

Remembering John Pruitt Sr.

Jan 21, 2025

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Former Opelika Police Department Lt. John Pruitt Sr. passed away on Jan. 13. As one of the first African...

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Auburn, Opelika Chamber News

Auburn, Opelika Chamber News

Jan 21, 2025

Auburn Chamber sets Feb. 27 Annual Meeting CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is scheduled...

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