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Construction underway on Ann Pearson Park

BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Expected to be finished sometime in the Spring, Ann Pearson Park, named after the Auburn native and historian, will include trails, a pavilion and a play area spanning about 47 acres of land. It will be the first park on...
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Auburn ranked No. 10 Best-Performing Small City

Milkin Institute report considers labor market, high-tech growth CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn ranked No. 10 on the Milken Institute’s list of the 2025 Best-Performing Small Cities, which tracked the relative performance of 403 metropolitan areas...
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Winter storm blankets Lee County in snow

Early Tuesday afternoon, all Lee County roads were declared impassable. Pictured above, the fountain at Opelika’s Courthouse Square was frozen over as snow began to stick to surfaces. images of Auburn University students frolicking on Samford Lawn (broadcast via the...
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Brother Chette: A legacy of love, redemption and service to Auburn

BY PERRY O. HOOPER OPINION — A public memorial service for Rev. Chette Williams will be held at the Neville Arena on the Auburn University campus Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Chette Williams was a man of unwavering faith, steadfast love and immeasurable impact. His...
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Let Freedom Ring!

Let Freedom Ring!

Jul 5, 2023

Opelika Parks and Recreation held its 70th annual Freedom Celebration Monday, July 3, at Opelika High School. THe event, which featured music...

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Cruising Right Along

Cruising Right Along

Jun 28, 2023

The Great Race traveled through Auburn and made a stop at Toomer's Corner on Sunday, June 25. The Great Race is a unique opportunity to view antique...

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