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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...

Auburn’s annual SummerNight Downtown Art Walk is Friday

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Get ready to experience an evening of creativity, community and celebration at the SummerNight Downtown Art Walk set for Friday, June 6, from 6 to 10 p.m.This annual event transforms downtown Auburn into a vibrant arts district....
OHS hires new track coach

OHS hires new track coach

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CITY SCHOOLS OPELIKA - Randy Gillon has been named the new head boys track coach at Opelika High School. “We are incredibly...

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The Tree

The Tree

The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak...

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