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RSA chief accepts award, cautions state retirees

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Retired state employees should prepare for some disruptions as dark economic clouds hang over the horizon, according to David Bronner, CEO of Retirement Systems of Alabama.On May 15, Bronner blasted what he characterized as...

Local companies say Alabama’s new hemp law will be devastating to small businesses, CBD consumers

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Local store owners and consumers of hemp products are bracing for the worst after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a controversial new law earlier this month that reduces availability of such products and is expected to destroy...

Auburn Therapy Dogs bring comfort to community

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For those experiencing crisis, the comfort or a furry friend can bring light during a dark, distressing time.Auburn Therapy Dogs is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit animal-assisted therapy organization serving East Alabama and...

The Depot’s Chef Rosen headed to Great American Seafood Cook-off

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER The Depot’s Chef Ben Rosen and Sous Chef Walker Hughes are pictured at the Sweet Grown Alabama Seafood Cook-Off preparing the winning dish, “Alabama Summer,” AUBURN — Chef Ben Rosen of The Depot is this year’s winner of Sweet Grown...