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Tigers get enthusiastic send-off to NCAA Tourney

AU named No. 1 seed in NCAA basketball tourney CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — The Auburn men’s basketball team earned a historic No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship as the field of 68 was announced March 16.The SEC...

East Alabama Community Band to present free concert March 17

Free Concert by the East Alabama Community Band - Monday, March 17 Stained Glass: A Sacred Music Concert Join the East Alabama Community Band on St. Patrick's Day for an evening of beautiful wind band works with a sacred inspiration.March 17 at 6:30 PMLakeview Baptist...

Auburn offers new membership options alongside opening of Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks and Recreation is excited to introduce a new membership structure designed to provide greater access and affordability for residents to enjoy Parks and Recreation facilities.This update coincides with the addition of...

Second Saturday at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka

Each month, the Lee County Historical Society hosts Second Saturday at Pioneer Park, 6500 Stage Road in Loachapoka. Historical reenactors showcase their blacksmith, textiles and gardening skills, giving participants of all ages the chance to experience hands-on...

Lee County School Board meeting gets heated

Feb 11, 2025

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER Smiths Station Teachers Confront Superintendent Lee County Superintendent Mike Howard found himself taking heat...

Auburn trustees approve children’s garden, AU Bee Center

Feb 11, 2025

BY KRISTEN BOWMAN AU NEWS AUBURN — The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved two transformational projects for the College of Agriculture at...

Creative Cubs roar back to The Jule for 2025

Feb 11, 2025

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Little Tiger fans are invited to the Creative Cubs program at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine...

‘Advice for My Son’ is newest theme for local zine

Feb 11, 2025

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In recent years, there has been a rise in “zines,” which are mini magazines that can be made by...

Black History Month at AU includes visit by prominent poet

Feb 11, 2025

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, author Claudia Rankine made her way to Auburn University for some reading events put on by...

Opelika Book Festival offers chance to meet authors | Event to feature author stage, book fair, writer workshops and keynote address

Feb 11, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in...