CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKAOPELIKA — The city of Opelika is excited to announce the launch of a new website, refreshed city brand and enhanced resident communication service as part of its continued commitment to keeping the community informed, engaged and connected.Led by the Community Relations Department, the new website is designed to make information easier to find, city services easier to access and Opelika’s story easier to share. The...
BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — Auburn University engineering student Andrew Hamner recently won $50,000 while competing on FOX’s “The 1% Club,” hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale.The episode was filmed in Fayetteville, Georgia, in December 2025 and aired July 20.Hamner appeared on the show alongside his mother, Maegan, who had initially received an invitation to apply. During the application process, producers asked whether she knew anyone...
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN-OPELIKATOURISM AUBURN — Perch Jewelry Studio is now open in downtown Auburn, inviting visitors to gather, create and explore their creativity through hands-on jewelry making, custom designs and a thoughtfully curated retail experience.Founded by jewelry designer Barbara Birdsong, Perch is built on the belief that creativity belongs to everyone. The studio offers guests the opportunity to design personalized jewelry using...
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICEOF GOV. KAY IVEY PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s Education Savings Account program. Parents John and Cecily Yearby have five children: Johnna (23), Josiah (15) in 10th grade, Jaci (13) in eighth grade, Jeremiah (11) in sixth grade and a 19-month-old baby boy. Josiah, Jaci and Jeremiah were supported by the CHOOSE Act at The Rock...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Lee County Commission and Auburn University School of Social Work celebrated the opening of Alabama’s second Traumatic Brain Injury Centers of Alabama location Thursday, Aug. 6.Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new center, located inside the Bennie G. Adkins Meeting Center at 205 S. 10th St. in Opelika.The center will provide free services and resources...
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CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street proudly recognized four outstanding downtown businesses during its inaugural Downtown Awards Social, a new annual event created to celebrate the people and businesses that make...
CONTRIBUTED BYCONTINENTAL PROPERTIESOPELIKA — Continental Properties, a leading national developer, owner and operator of suburban rental housing, announced the groundbreaking of Springs at Opelika, a new 252-home apartment community located at...
A new inclusive playground at West Ridge Park will officially open to the public Thursday, Aug. 20, marking a significant enhancement to the community’s recreational offerings. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled at 9 a.m., followed by free play...
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