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Walter Albritton: The busy life of a man of faith

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — At a country setting in the outskirts of Wetumpka near his childhood home, Walter Albritton has authored over 20 books and countless newspaper columns, including his popular weekly article in The Observer. At nearly 93 years...

Colors fly during AU’s spring celebration of Holi

BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On March 22, the Indian Student Association (ISA) at Auburn University hosted the annual Holi celebration on the Campus Green. Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates Spring, love and warmth. At the festival, participants...

Pelican’s Snoballs celebrates opening in Opelika

BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Just in time for the coming warmer weather, Pelican’s Snoballs held its official grand opening on March 22.The event featured a bouncy house and a balloon display provided by Celebration Co. in Auburn, free color changing...

March 31-April 4 is Character Week

CONTRIBUTED BY ENVISION OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Envision Opelika Foundation is celebrating the second annual Opelika Character Week, a time to recognize the positive character of local citizens and challenge ourselves and each other to be kind.The Envision Opelika...
Rotten to Nice

Rotten to Nice

New Auburn business offers dog training, boarding BY TRISHA WHITE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Trusting another person with your dog is one of the most...

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