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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...
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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