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Southern Hospitality | Around the table with The Observer

Staff, writers, photographers offer favorite holiday recipes BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER As Christmas approaches, Observer columnists are finishing up their holiday articles, and photographers are working on one more special shot as the full time staff looks over...

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Dream Day Foundation Ambassadors

BY MARION SANKEY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Dream Day Foundation continues to inspire and uplift youth through transformative initiatives. Among its most impactful programs is the Dream Day Foundation Ambassador Program, established in 2023. Designed to develop...

SNASY: serving families who need special care on Auburn gamedays

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Just a few years ago, Dale Jackson was forced to cope with the fact that it would be immensely difficult to bring his special needs son, Colin, to an Auburn football game because of the care he required.That all changed when...

Monday bus crash kills two

BY OBSERVER STAFF BEULAH — A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, has claimed two lives and injured nine other individuals.Corbin H. Hamby, 49, of Salem, was fatally injured when the 2022 Ford E-450 transport vehicle, he was a...
One of Auburn’s Firsts

One of Auburn’s Firsts

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — After growing up during segregation and attending a training school in Auburn, John Lockhart...

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Her Name Is Amore

Her Name Is Amore

BY HANNAH LESTER AND KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Eleven years ago, the Opelika Police Department discovered the...

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The Envy of Opelika

The Envy of Opelika

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Envy Salon in downtown Opelika was recently announced as the top-rated beauty salon in...

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