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AU STUDENT NAMED MISS AMERICA 2025

Vestavia native Abbie Stockard crowned Jan. 5 in Orlando Abbie Stockard, an Auburn University student majoring in nursing, was crowned as Miss America 2025 on Jan. 5 at Walt Disney Theater in Orlando. A member of AU’s Tiger Paws Dance Team, Stockard was chosen as Miss...

Opelika gains new retreat opportunity for caregivers

BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For many parents, raising children with special needs can be a struggle, especially when it comes to finding personal time to relax. A Mother’s Rest, a nonprofit organization, understands that.A Mother’s Rest specializes...

New Year brings new business

Auburn welcomes ALDI, Smalls Sliders to town BY ANITA STIEFEL | EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — BYO bags, and don’t forget to bring a quarter.Grocery chain ALDI celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Auburn with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 9. The...

Auburn family welcomes quadruplets home from NICU

Pictured above left, Lavarius and Becca Bryant pose at Christmas with all seven of their children. Pictured above right, Becca Bryant has her hands full with a three-year-old and four new babies. BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Becca and Lavarius...
A New Perspective on Books

A New Perspective on Books

Award-Winning Author Inspires New Love of Reading for Local Students BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Anything is...

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A Dapper Day Indeed

A Dapper Day Indeed

Each year on the first Saturday in May, Storybook Farm hosts a Derby-worthy ensemble of fancy hats, perfect mint juleps and Dapper Dan dudes....

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A Good Time at the Fair

A Good Time at the Fair

Modern Midways has set up a fair at USA Town Center in Opelika which will run through May 13. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 1 to 11 p.m. on...

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