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Three Sixty Real Estate unveils new brand identity

CONTRIBUTED BY THREE SIXTY REAL ESTATE AUBURN — Three Sixty Real Estate, a trusted name in Alabama real estate for more than fifteen years, recently announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity. The updated look reflects the company’s continued growth, trusted...

401(k), IRA limits going up in 2026

CONTIRBUTED BY IRS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2026 has increased to $24,500, up from $23,500 for 2025. The IRS also issued technical guidance regarding all...

The talent behind ‘A Christmas Truce’

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Christmas Eve in 1914, on a WWI battlefield, German and Allied soldiers ceased fire and joined together to trade songs and have a Christmas Truce. Inspired by the story of the Christmas Truce, Jim Harris wrote the script for...

A seat for everyone at Opelika’s Longest Table

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the third consecutive year, The Longest Table brought together members of the Opelika community the day before Thanksgiving for a delicious meal served by volunteers on the downtown Opelika square. The free community event...