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Opelika · OpelikaBY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Due to technical difficulties during the live-stream of Auburn’s City Council meeting on Tuesday night, a detailed reporting of the meeting is unavailable. AGENDA ITEMS:
The council approved what is expected to be more than $4.8 million worth of non-educational ad valorem and sales and use tax abatements for ILJIN America Corporation. Documents from the city show ILJIN expects to hire 123 new employees…See the Story
Auburn City Council notes
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Opinion · OpelikaThe sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my way to heaven.One of those examples was a young preacher in Nashville. Dean and I were 22, and I was a seminary student at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. We lived within a b…See the Story
[Opinion] Alter Call | May 9, 2024
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Opinion · OpelikaFriends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …”Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants. In their branding as well as in their hiring, they want you to associate them with belonging. It’s no surprise they have a community section on their website.But back to the quotes…See the Story
[Opinion] Studying His Word | May 9, 2024
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Opelika · OpelikaBY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County residents have the opportunity to support local nonprofits on May 22 when Envision Opelika hosts the sixth annual Opelika Giving Day.The event exclusively helps Opelika-based nonprofits promote their causes and raise money to supplement their existing funding. According to Envision Opelika board secretary Lisa Harrelson, the event can have a significant impact on participating organizatio…See the Story
Opelika Giving Day to support 10 select projects
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Opelika · OpelikaCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) will present “The Game’s Afoot” — winner of the 2012 Edgar Award for Best Play from The Mystery Writers of America — over the course of two weekends beginning on May 10. The play will mark AACT’s return to the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center following the center’s recent renovation and expansion.The play tells the story of Broadway star William Gillette, who has invited …See the Story
AACT presents award-winning murder mystery ‘The Game’s Afoot’
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Opinion · OpelikaOPINION — As Mother’s Day approaches, Kathy Harrison remembers her wonderful mother who passed away too soon, and reflects on a full life as a grateful mom with a large family of children and grandchildren. Kathy and her husband, Dr. Darryl Harrison, feel “blessed beyond measure” for their family as they both serve in a variety of ministries.Dr. Harrison often fills in as guest speaker at Trinity Church and Oak Bowery Methodist Church. Together …See the Story
[Opinion] Kathy Harrison reflects on motherhood, ministry
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Opelika · OpelikaBY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The semifinal of MasterChef Junior took on a more serious tone than previous episodes, with the four remaining young cooks challenged to keep up with world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay as he prepared one of his signature dishes.Straightaway, Ramsay was all-business, giving the contestants a hands-on demonstration of how to properly butcher a duck. One of the judges commented that it was nerve-w…See the Story
Bryson “ducks” under the wire, heads to finale
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Opinion · OpelikaOPINION — Happy May Day to our community. April Showers have truly brought in May flowers in Lee County, Alabama. Our town, garden clubs and volunteer community associations do an excellent job of keeping up our environments as we welcome tourists from near and far. Families, take time to ride and point out our beautiful community to your children.I remember the fun and creativity that was put into celebrating May Day at our local schools and in…See the Story
[Opinion] May Day comes in bright
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