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Abram family honored for dedication to serving others

Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards from President Biden CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — In October 2024, three members of a local family received Lifetime Achievement Awards from then-President Joseph R. Biden by way of AmeriCorps — Dr. Joanna Abram of...

SweetFrog yogurt shop hops into Auburn

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Frozen yogurt chain SweetFrog held its grand opening in Auburn on Jan. 1. Located at 1800 Samford Trace Court, the store offers low-fat, no sugar added and dairy free options in a multitude of flavors with several...

Stranded in a snowstorm — A local family’s saga

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A time of bliss and family fun turned out to be a time of distress for the Vickers family of Opelika as they traveled back home from Tennessee during the winter storm that pummeled the southeast last week.Morgan and...

Emergency response to storm saved lives

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Winter Storm Enzo passed through Lee County during the early afternoon hours of Jan. 21, leaving behind 2 to 3 inches of snow. All county roads quickly became impassable as determined by the Lee County Emergency Management...
Roll On Auburn!

Roll On Auburn!

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — For the first time in several years, the famed Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner are again ready to roll....

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Riding for Research

Riding for Research

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —  Susan Glisson of Auburn was an athlete growing up — a swimmer, softball player,...

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Getting Gatti’s Back

Getting Gatti’s Back

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY MICHELLE KEY OPELIKA -- Mr Gatti's Pizza, the beloved pizza restaurant chain, revealed this week a unique new...

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Auburn Takes A Night Out

Auburn Takes A Night Out

The city of Auburn partnered with Auburn University to bring the community National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug, 1. A community-building event with...

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