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Key Media earns awards in annual contest

‘If you’re not trying to improve, you are trying to fail’ BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Constantly striving to find ways to improve its products is one of Michelle Key’s, owner of Key Media LLC, goals. Key Media is the publisher of The Observer, LIVE Lee Magazine,...
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Four Corners Ministries opens new thrift store in Opelika

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A new chapter for community giving has opened in Opelika. On June 17, Four Corners Ministries celebrated the grand opening of its newest thrift store, located at 820 Columbus Parkway (next to Angel’s Antiques and Flea Mall)....
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Christian Care Ministries’ Community Kitchen feeds hundreds

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The clatter of pots, the murmur of conversation and the comforting scent of a homecooked meal fill the air at Christian Care Ministries’ Community Kitchen each Thursday morning. Here, amidst the bustling activity, a dedicated team...
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Auburn University wheelchair soccer claims first championship, eyes future promotion

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — When Zach Dickey helped start the Auburn University Power Wheelchair Soccer team, he envisioned a program that would compete for championships at the highest level. It was uncharted territory, as no other university had a...
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Fire guts downtown office

Fire guts downtown office

Jul 17, 2024

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA – A fire broke out overnight in the building located at 13 N. 8th St. in downtown...

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Cheers on the Corner Returns

Cheers on the Corner Returns

Jul 11, 2024

The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association will host the 8th annual Cheers on the Corner event July 26, in downtown Auburn. This event has been a...

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