BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a resolution that authorizes imposing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of business licenses relating to consumable hemp products during Tuesday night’s city council meeing.Act No. 2025-385 which was signed into law by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on May 17, requires all consumable hemp products available for sale in the state to be tested and labeled in accordance with strict...

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — Alabama ONE Credit Union recently announced the opening of its newest branch in Valley, furthering its mission to provide exceptional financial services to communities across the state. The new location, situated at 3202 20th Ave., Valley, opened its doors on June 9.This expansion marks a significant step in Alabama ONE’s commitment to supporting the financial growth and well-being of Valley residents...

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Newman's Farm Supply supports local farmers, as well as those who hunt and fish, by providing affordable products with a family-friendly feel.“We pride ourselves on being a small business in a small town,” said Newman’s Farm Supply co-owner Mandy Newman. “We carry seed, and we make sure the customers are taken care of. Even during COVID, we were never closed, so locals could still come to our store and...

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Haywood Forest Products broke ground on Friday, June 13, and celebrated the support of the community and local officials.“This is not just to celebrate us and our ability to build a mill,” said CEO of Haywood Forest Products, Chris Rose. “We’re celebrating us as a community where we come together and we all agree on one thing, that we all might be blessed. We’re putting our seeds in the ground, and...

BY STEVEN STEIFELFOR THE LAFAYETTE SUN EAST ALABAMA — Opelika will host the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit this fall, marking the first time the national traveling memorial has visited Alabama. The exhibit will arrive Sept. 10 with a full police escort and will remain at the Southern Union State Community College campus through Sept. 16.James Doody, LaFayette fire chief and EMS director who lives in Opelika, shared the news during the Lee...

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Recycled TeenAgers, a program of the Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatics Center, offers a fun way for seniors to improve fitness and build friendships.“I love this demographic because they’ve lived so much,” said Valeri White, senior adult programs coordinator. “They’ve experienced so many different things, from huge military careers to running big corporations, and they come from all walks of life. I have a...