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A groundbreaking way to feed hungry families

Last week the community celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the Food Bank of East Alabama’s new Community Market building — a transformational space that will nourish lives and expand access to healthy, fresh food across Lee County and beyond. This...

Matt Cain appointed as Auburn Fire Chief

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Longtime Auburn firefighter Matt Cain stepped into a new role as the city’s next fire chief on April 1, following the retirement of former chief John Lankford on March 31. Cain began his career with Auburn Fire as a student...

Auburn Fire Chief retires with 30 years of service

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — After leading the Auburn Fire Department as chief for the past 10 years, John Lankford retired at the end of March. When Lankford graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and economics,...

Play ball! Miracle League season gets underway

Enjoy this video of photos from Saturday, March 22. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES
French Bakery to open Feb. 1

French Bakery to open Feb. 1

BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Bringing a taste of upscale cuisine to The Plains, Boulangerie, a French bakery, will open in downtown...

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