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Lee County Fair facilitates fun for 77 years

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Fair concluded its 77th year of cotton candy, carnival games and competition on Oct. 3.“The fair started 77 years ago — it’s been in various locations around Opelika, I think three different locations, maybe...

Be a sweetie — feed the needy

Sign up for the 11th annual Homemade Sweet Treats: CandyLand of Giving edition BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Donate sweet treats for community relief. The deadline to sign up to donate a treat for the 11th Annual Homemade Sweet Treats: Candy Land...

Veteran Spotlight

Bringing hope to heroes through horses BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Over the course of two days, 48 Alabama Power team members volunteered their time and sweat to help local faith-based nonprofit Mustangs and Heroes which serves veterans with equine therapy...

Southern Union thanks lawmakers for support

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELKA — Southern Union State Community College Executive Director of Advancement and Community Relations Gretchen VanValkenburg welcomed guests to the Oct. 21 Legislative Appreciation Luncheon.“We're just thrilled to have so many people...