Business changes hands BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For years, The Bottling Plant has been more than just a building in downtown Opelika — it's been the backdrop for countless memories, from weddings and concerts to community fundraisers.Now, the event center is set to undergo a transition as it welcomes new owners — Scott and Julie Brown, owners of Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew — ushering in a new phase for the historic venue and...
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Roni’s Mac Bar, downtown Auburn’s newest restaurant, officially opened its doors with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 14. Located at 138 N. College St. in Auburn, Roni’s features create-your-own mac and cheese bowls and grilled cheeses.The company was founded in 2022 in Waco, Texas, by CEO Frank Senese. The idea came to him after he misheard his friend discussing a restaurant — Senese initially...
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — College Quest, a specialized two-week program for visually impaired high school students, is underway at Auburn University, running from June 14 to June 27.This free initiative is sponsored by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB), the Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) and Auburn University.The program focuses on six...
BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) is the third hospital in the state to acquire the new da Vinci 5 surgical system, a new generation of robotic technology designed to enhance precision and control during minimally invasive procedures. The first procedure using the new equipment was performed on June 16.“This new da Vinci system renews our commitment to ensuring our surgeons are equipped with the tools needed to...
Dear Community Members,I want to extend my sincere gratitude to each of you who attended our recent meeting to discuss the critical issues of teen crime and gun violence in our community. Your presence and active participation demonstrated a shared commitment to finding solutions and creating a safer environment for our youth.Since that productive meeting, Richard Curry with the Boys & Girls Club of East Alabama offered his time and...
BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Penton Raceway is hosting U.S.C.S Sprint Cars on June 27. The gates open at 4 p.m. and the race begins at 7 p.m.“The event is the U.S.C.S. Sprint Cars, and there should be somewhere between 25 and 30 of those,” said Jamie Godbee, one of the owners of Penton Raceway. “They’ll run hot laps where they just go out and practice, then they’ll have qualifying, then I have heat races and then they’ll have a...
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CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations.The event brought...
CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Health has been included on the 2025 Becker’s Healthcare list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.” According to Becker’s, by making the list East Alabama Health stands out as a...
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