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Auburn Fire Chief retires with 30 years of service

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — After leading the Auburn Fire Department as chief for the past 10 years, John Lankford retired at the end of March. When Lankford graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and economics,...

Play ball! Miracle League season gets underway

Enjoy this video of photos from Saturday, March 22. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES

Walter Albritton: The busy life of a man of faith

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — At a country setting in the outskirts of Wetumpka near his childhood home, Walter Albritton has authored over 20 books and countless newspaper columns, including his popular weekly article in The Observer. At nearly 93 years...

Colors fly during AU’s spring celebration of Holi

BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On March 22, the Indian Student Association (ISA) at Auburn University hosted the annual Holi celebration on the Campus Green. Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates Spring, love and warmth. At the festival, participants...
Lonely Hearts Club at LCHS

Lonely Hearts Club at LCHS

CONTRIBUTED BY LCHSBY AUDREY SALAZAR LEE COUNTY —At the Lee County Humane Society, we are committed to providing the best possible care to our furry...

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A Mighty Legacy

A Mighty Legacy

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITYBY PRESTON SPARKS AUBURN —The “mighty” life and legacy of famed Auburn University football coach Pat Dye is living...

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Get Hooked on Martial Arts

Get Hooked on Martial Arts

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Hooked Martial Arts + Fitness in Opelika offers self-defense classes for various ages while providing an...

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