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MustardSeed Mercantile — revitalizing the antiquated

BY MALLORIE MCCOYTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — On Saturday, May 10, MustardSeed Mercantile, downtown Lanett’s new antique store, opened its doors to the public. The modern-rustic business, located at 112 N. Lanier Ave., is owned by Angel Elliott and her daughter, Erica...

Juneteenth events to be celebrated this month

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR EAST ALABAMA — Several events are planned to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Also called Emancipation Day, Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas on the day that Black people...

Village Friends: A network for senior independence

BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Village Friends is a nonprofit organization that provides support to adults over 65 in the Auburn-Opelika community who desire to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.Brittany Branyon, executive...