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Opelika Goes Blue for Autism

The 12th annual Going Blue for Autism event was held Saturday, April 1, at Courthouse Square in Opelika. More than 500 people attended the event. Scroll through photos below. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER

Auburn Council Zips Through Discussion On Scooters

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN  — The Auburn City Council heard an update on the “scooter phenomenon” Tuesday night during the council meeting. “The issue that we have is that neither state legislation nor city code directly or effectively...

Opelika Passes a ‘Brunch Bill’  Expanding Hours of Alcohol Sales

Pictured above are "Bloody Mary Flights" offered by Next Level Cafe. Restaurants with alcohol licenses, like Next Level Cafe,  will soon be able to expand the hours alcohol is available once the amended ordinance goes into effect. BY MICHELLE KEY...

Auburn Public Library to Host Job Fair April 13

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF AUBURN CYNTHIA L. LEDBETTER AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library is partnering with the Goodwill Career Center to host a hiring event on Thursday, April 13. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Auburn Public Library located at...