Sam Vise selected as intern for The Observer
Sam Vise selected as intern for The Observer 4c5t

BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN/OPELIKA — Samantha “Sam” Vise, a senior at Auburn University, has ed The Observer team as a summer intern.Originally from the Birmingham suburb of Trussville, Vise began her college career at the University of North Alabama then transferred to Auburn University in 2023.She initially pursued a bachelor’s in apparel merchandising with a minor in journalism; however, she said her involvement with the AU student... 6o40m

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Scrabble Club builds community, one word at a time
Scrabble Club builds community, one word at a time 1f713w

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — It’s more than just a game — Scrabble brings people together. That’s the spirit behind the North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) Club #903, better known as the Auburn Scrabble Club.The club meets every Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Newspaper Reading Room in Ralph Brown Draughon Library at Auburn Univeristy, unless are competing in out-of-town tournaments. The Auburn Scrabble Club hosted a...

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AU nursing student project repurposes ‘Flowers for Friends’
AU nursing student project repurposes ‘Flowers f … 3d6j43

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — An initiative by the Auburn University College of Nursing is giving new life to flowers from Spring Commencement ceremonies by distributing them to healthcare facilities and senior centers. The “Flowers for Friends” program, initiated by Professor Ann Lambert, completed its second distribution this year.Ten nursing students delivered 300 vases of repurposed flowers to hospitals and nursing homes. Local...

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One teen dead, another charged with murder after Saturday night shooting
One teen dead, another charged with murder after S … 1f71m

CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA — Timothy Shell Jr., 18, of Union Springs was arrested on Sunday, June 8, for the murder of 16-year-old Jamiyah Grant.The incident occured at an Opelika High School alumni event held on Saturday, June 7. Shortly after 8:30 p.m., Opelika Communications received a call regarding a shooting in the area of Bandy Park on Jeter Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located Grant suffering from a gunshot wound. It appeared...

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Coca-Cola United hosts grand opening in Auburn
Coca-Cola United hosts grand opening in Auburn 5q531l

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its new Auburn Coca-Cola Sales Center and warehouse. The facility represents an investment of approximately $18 million.At about 24,000 square feet, Auburn Coca-Cola sits on approximately 15 acres off West Veterans Boulevard and includes a sales center, warehouse and office space. The facility serves as a hub...

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LaFayette Shines to highlight local businesses
LaFayette Shines to highlight local businesses 5z304y

BY KADIE VICK THE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — LaFayette Main Street is holding its second annual Shine Campaign to promote local small businesses throughout the summer.“The Shine Campaign is a way to highlight our Main Street member businesses and draw people to shop locally,” said LaFayette Main Street Director DeAnna Hand. “We have actually given out over 40 of our shine signs to local businesses and businesses in the community this summer....

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Mosquito prevention tips for a bite-free summer

Mosquito prevention tips for a bite-free summer 4az6r

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Summer has arrived in Opelika, with sunny skies, school breaks and open pools. As the summer heat intensifies, so does mosquito activity, making now a good time to review mosquito bite prevention...

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Library offers crafts, laughs, reads and treats

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Lew-E the Clown and his sidekick Oogly-Boogly presented a magic and juggling show to Chambers County children on June 3. PHOTOS BY PAMELA HOLLOWAY THE LAFAYETTE SUN Popsicles with Police Officers was held at the LaFayette Libray on June 5. Children...

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LaFayette Shines to highlight local businesses

LaFayette Shines to highlight local businesses 5z304y

BY KADIE VICK THE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — LaFayette Main Street is holding its second annual Shine Campaign to promote local small businesses throughout the summer.“The Shine Campaign is a way to highlight our Main Street member businesses and...

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Ground broken for Smiths Station’s new athletic … 6i5c2b

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Lee County Schools recently held a groundbreaking...

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Auburn teen wins national diving championship 6nd65

BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The youngest of the event’s competitors, 13-year-old ElliReese...

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Auburn High School’s softball run ends in the fi … 5g2cn

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Outside of the program, it seemed few people in Alabama gave...

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ACS board approves $2.6 plus million for projects
ACS board approves $2.6 plus million for projects 6r1n4i

BY MALLORIE MCCOY | The Observer AUBURN — At its regularly scheduled meeting on May 13, the Auburn City...

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Opelika school board interviews candidates for superintendent
Opelika school board interviews candidates for sup … 101l6x

Finalists include Muscle Shoals principal, Sylacauga superintendent CONTRIBUTED BY OCS BY ANITA STIEFEL...

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Jefferson’s Opelika names Ashley Hunter inaugural Teacher of the Year
Jefferson’s Opelika names Ashley Hunter inaugura … 4586u

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ashley Hunter has been named the first-ever Jefferson’s Opelika...

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Auburn school board handles business
Auburn school board handles business 264t16

BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the Auburn City Schools Board of Education’s regularly...

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Lee County Commission OKs exemption to garbage fees
Lee County Commission OKs exemption to garbage fee … 39132q

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved an additional exemption to the...

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Retired judge honored by LaFayette City Council during meeting
Retired judge honored by LaFayette City Counc … 223i52

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The LaFayette City Council held a surprise celebration for...

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Auburn City Council confirms fee increase
Auburn City Council confirms fee increase 4e1n64

BY DAN SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Previously proposed solid waste collection fee increases are now...

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Opelika City Council honors two city employees
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BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the city council presented Attaboy Awards...

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Lee County Commission begins search for COO
Lee County Commission begins search for COO 246h2c

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — After much discussion, the Lee County Commission approved a motion to...

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Richard Cooley Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Smiths Station
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CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Richard A. Cooley, the current Mayor of Smiths Station and a...

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Library offers crafts, laughs, reads and treats
Library offers crafts, laughs, reads and treats 4b511h

Lew-E the Clown and his sidekick Oogly-Boogly presented a magic and juggling show to Chambers County...

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Public Notices | The Observer | Week of June 8, 2025
Public Notices | The Observer | Week of June 8, 20 … 105a1v

FOR LEGAL PUBLICATIONNOTICE TO HEIRThe State of Alabama, Lee CountyProbate CourtEstate of: Brenda Rose...

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Obituaries | The Observer | Week of June 8, 2025 444y5g

DONALD LYNN PRICEDonald Lynn Price was born Jan. 22, 1961, and ed away June 4, 2025.A memorial service...

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Obituaries | The LaFayette Sun | Week of June 8 4tk26

JERRY CROWDER Mr. Jerry Crowder, 70, of Lanett, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at his residence in Lanett.He...

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Obituaries | Week of June 2, 2025 4j1s4l

Paul anthony Bingham, Jr.Paul Anthony Bingham Jr., 75, ed away on June 1, 2025.Born on January 30, 1950,...

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