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State grants $2.85 million for expansion of Auburn Technology Park West

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The state of Alabama has awarded Auburn a $2.85 million grant to support the expansion of Auburn Technology Park West.The grant is funded through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act, which supports...

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,...

Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

Nov 8, 2023

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LOACHAPOKA— After several delays, Loachapoka is finally getting its new post office.According to Mayor...

Stone Martin Builders awarded Bronze Award

Stone Martin Builders awarded Bronze Award

Nov 8, 2023

Company receives highest recognition of operational excellence for home builders CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN— Stone Martin Builders (SMB),...

Auburn Alumna Joins the Cast of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

Auburn Alumna Joins the Cast of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

Nov 8, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVERMINNESOTA —Antonisia Collins, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Auburn University, joined the Children’s Theatre...

Jimeno — Immigrant, American, Survivor

Jimeno — Immigrant, American, Survivor

Nov 3, 2023

Local first responders honored at Valor Awards BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA— The...

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

Nov 2, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. will hold its third annual Glow for Epilepsy event at the courthouse...

Finalists for Lee Co. schools superintendent announced

Nov 2, 2023

DR. MIKE HOWARD DR. JOHN TUCKER BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — At a special called meeting on Oct. 23, the Lee County Schools...

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Nov 2, 2023

Team goes undefeated, outscoring opponents 262-0 BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy’s 2023 Pee Wee football team...

Couple home safely after missions trip to Israel

Couple home safely after missions trip to Israel

Nov 2, 2023

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN— Vernon Allison and his wife Crystal of Auburn volunteered to serve for five weeks at the Jerusalem Prayer...

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Nov 2, 2023

Pet Supplies Plus grand opening Nov. 4-5 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Pet Supplies Plus will celebrate the opening of its new Auburn store...

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