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Klarenbeek honored for 25 years of Star Spangled Spectacular

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — It could be said that faith, music and the American spirit are part of Gary Klarenbeek’s soul. More accurate is his love for the Auburn community, so much so that, for the past 25 years, he’s spearheaded a celebration like no...

Lee County dedicates Liberty Tree for America’s 250th

CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA HENDERSON LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission hosted a Liberty Tree dedication on Thursday, July 2, outside the Lee County Justice Center as part of Alabama's commemoration of America's semiquincentennial, the nation's 250th anniversary.Lee...

Southside Center of the Arts hosts Declaration Exhibition

Local art and history mark America’s 250th anniversary BY GRACIE GOODMANFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Southside Center of Arts is marking America’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence with a new exhibition that brings together local artwork...

Local journalism shines as Key Media earns APA awards

BY OBSERVER STAFF EAST ALABAMA — The Observer, The LaFayette Sun and LIVE Lee Magazine brought home 33 awards in the 2026 Alabama Press Association Media Awards, including several first-place honors and major overall awards.These awards recognize the work our team...
Dreams come true at Shoofly Farms

Dreams come true at Shoofly Farms

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Expanding to more than weekend visitors, Shoofly Farms is now a place for couples to enjoy their wedding...

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