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Dorsey celebrates 98th birthday

The Opelika Rotary Club helped celebrate Walter Dorsey’s 98th birthday last week with song and cake. Dorsey, who is pictured with Opelika Rotary President Brooke Kastner, is a beloved member of the community and one of only a handful of World War II veterans who live...

State grants $2.85 million for expansion of Auburn Technology Park West

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The state of Alabama has awarded Auburn a $2.85 million grant to support the expansion of Auburn Technology Park West.The grant is funded through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act, which supports...

A groundbreaking way to feed hungry families

Last week the community celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the Food Bank of East Alabama’s new Community Market building — a transformational space that will nourish lives and expand access to healthy, fresh food across Lee County and beyond. This...

Matt Cain appointed as Auburn Fire Chief

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Longtime Auburn firefighter Matt Cain stepped into a new role as the city’s next fire chief on April 1, following the retirement of former chief John Lankford on March 31. Cain began his career with Auburn Fire as a student...