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Rainbow Picnic to celebrate autism acceptance

BY ABBEY CRANKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A local nonprofit is inviting families to come together for a free event in downtown Opelika for an evening of inclusion, community and celebration.Compassionate Hands of Hope will host its inaugural Autism-Acceptance Rainbow...

BigHouse holds Support Dinner in an effort to unite community

BY ALEXXIA LITTLETONFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The BigHouse Foundation hosted a Support Dinner at the Marriott Grand National on March 26 to raise funds, increase community awareness and share its mission of supporting foster and adoptive families in East Alabama. It...

Chewacla State Park celebrates addition of new event center

CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA STATE PARKS AUBURN — Chewacla State Park is raising the bar for unforgettable gatherings with the grand opening of its brand-new Event Center — an exciting addition designed to bring people together in one of Alabama’s most scenic...

Aniah Blanchard’s killer found guilty of lesser murder charges

By Daniel Schmidt TUSKEGEE — A Montgomery man accused of kidnapping and murdering 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard more than six years ago was found guilty on one count of felony murder and one count of murder on March 19. A jury convicted Ibraheem Yazeed, 36, of the two...