BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER EAST ALABAMA — The Horseshoe Bend Regional Library System is taking library access beyond its walls, expanding story-time outreach across Lee County and preparing to launch a $25,000 mobile book locker in Smiths Station. Samantha Godsy delivered an update to the Lee County Commission Monday, Aug. 10.“Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak to all of you again today, representing the Horseshoe Bend Regional...
BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Football season is back, and teams across Lee County are returning to the gridiron as they prepare for another fall under the Friday night lights.In Opelika, the Bulldogs helped kick off the season Friday, Aug. 14, with the annual Meet the Bulldogs event at Bulldog Stadium. Athletes from Opelika High School and Opelika Middle School participating in football, cheer, flag football, volleyball, cross country and...
WHAT: Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers and East Alabama Medical Center are partnering to host a hiring event in Opelika, connecting job seekers with more than 300 available positions. Opportunities offer competitive pay and pathways to rewarding healthcare careers. As one of the region's largest employers, East Alabama Medical Center offers a wide range of career opportunities for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the...
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...
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CONTRIBUTED BY ALI RAUCH OPINION — Y’all. I have two Harry Potter tattoos. That is probably all you need to know about me and books. Those were the stories that made me a reader, and I never stopped. So when I tell you that the Chamber is...
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, recently announced it was ranked sixth in the top-performing United States banks with between $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, according to American...
CONTRIBUTED BY MCSHANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUBURN — McShane Construction Company announced that Jack Sommer joined the firm’s Southeast Regional Office in Auburn as vice president. In this role, he will spearhead McShane’s commercial pursuits...
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