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Auburn’s 1856 – Culinary Residence earns Michelin recommendation, making history for the region

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — In a landmark moment for the Auburn-Opelika area, 1856 – Culinary Residence, located in Auburn University’s Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, has been recommended by The MICHELIN Guide 2025. This...

Be a sweetie — feed the needy

Sign up for the 11th annual Homemade Sweet Treats: CandyLand of Giving edition BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA  — Donate sweet treats for community relief. The deadline to sign up to donate a treat for the 11th Annual Homemade Sweet Treats: Candy Land...

Obituaries | Week of Oct. 20, 2025

HENRY NEIL BAKERHenry Neal Baker, 77, passed away on Oct. 14, 2025, at his home in Little Texas, Alabama.Neal served in the Army National Guard for six years. He made his lifelong career working for and being a member of Local Union 52 Plumbers and Steamfitters for 56...

Public Notices | Week of Oct. 20, 2025

SEIZURE AND PROPOSED FORFEITURE NOTICETO: CRYSTAL CAMERON, alias, and any person having or claiming any right, title, or interest in the hereinafter described property.You are hereby notified that the State of Alabama has seized the following property:$3,630.00 U.S....
A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

The Community God OPINION — There’s nothing in the biblical witness like the prayer that Jesus gave His disciples. It is located in the heart of the...

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Obituaries | July 18, 2024

Obituaries | July 18, 2024

MALCOLM FREDERICK MCGINNESSMalcolm Frederick McGinness was born on April 7, 1942, in Skidmore, Missouri, to Lane and Wilma McGinness. He passed away...

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A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

A Taste of Grace | July 11, 2024

I've been to church OPINION — In Psalms, there is the principle I like to think of as the “I’ve been to church” principle. (Yes, I know disciples...

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School News | July 4, 2024

School News | July 4, 2024

Anderson named principal at Cary Woods Elementary Auburn City Schools has appointed Lamarrius Anderson as principal of Cary Woods Elementary School....

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