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Auburn Public Safety now has sensory-inclusive bags

BY KADIE VICE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Public Safety has added sensory-inclusive bags to its stash of materials, which will help create security for community members who are sensitive to intense sensory situations.“There are many different sensory...

Mind Matters: Mental health workshop for youth

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. hosts event at Boys & Girls Clubs BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On May 6, the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc hosted a Mind Matters Workshop to promote mental health awareness among youth at the Opelika...

‘Stories Behind the Stars’ project tells veterans’ stories

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — More than 421,000 U.S. military service members gave their lives in World War II, and sadly, the sacrifices they made are slowly fading out of Americans’ collective memories. The Stories Behind the Stars project, however, has set...

Auburn advances, Beauregard and Lee-Scott eliminated

BY ANITA STIEFEL AND DAN SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Three local teams made it to the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association State Softball Playoffs — Auburn, Beauregard and Lee-Scott Academy. AUBURN HIGH SCHOOLIn Class 7A action, Auburn slipped past...
They’re Back!

They’re Back!

Local farmer's markets announce plans for summer Auburn's City Market open starting May 18 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — City Market, Auburn...

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Avenue B bridge to get new name

Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after...

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EMA continues to grow

EMA continues to grow

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night to approve several subdivisions moving forward and...

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