BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Sunday, March 1, the Auburn Heritage Association unveiled a new historical marker in front of the Lee County Courthouse.The Lee County Courthouse was built in 1896, and it was the second of its kind. The first was built across the street from the current building.The marker designates the history of the building on one side and lists the probate judges that have served since inception on the...
BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local business and government leaders gathered together on Tuesday morning for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the indoor practice facility on the campus of Auburn University. Guests were treated to a catered breakfast before the meeting began. The Auburn Chamber is a membership based organization that supports local businesses by connecting business professionals and creating...
CONTRIBUTED BY HERE MOLLY GIRL OPELIKA — Here Molly Girl and its sister agency, Script Marketing, took home top honors at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) — Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Montgomery Country Club. Between the two agencies, the firms earned three Silver ADDY Awards and one of the evening’s highest distinctions – Advertising Agency of the Year. Here Molly Girl received a Silver ADDY for...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council held a special called meeting Feb. 24 and approved a Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), authorizing tax abatements and incentives tied to a $79.25 million capital investment and the creation of approximately 200 full-time jobs in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park.The meeting, held at Opelika Municipal Court, included a public hearing that drew...
BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika native Auburn Chason was 12 years old when she lost her father. Seventeen years later, she wrote a book to help others process grief like hers.“Fruitful Grief,” released on Feb. 11, is a product of Chason’s own journey with loss, and her passion to help others see that fruit flourishes in the valley of suffering.“What I started doing in young adulthood was working to give grief a better name,”...
Gateway Corridor restrictions cited as state hemp regulations force retailer to seek liquor license BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted Feb. 17 to deny a request for a package store license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC at 510 Geneva St., citing zoning restrictions within the city’s Gateway Corridor overlay.The denial stems from changes to Alabama’s hemp and CBD regulations enacted under House Bill 445 last year. The...
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By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA — As the Opelika Public Library announces programs for 2026, leadership is reflecting on 2025 and the community impact provided for locals. “The mission for Opelika Public Library is to empower the community to...
Author Sarah Penner shares her journey to writing BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner was the keynote speaker for the Third Annual Opelika Book Festival.The event was held at the Opelika...
BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local business and government leaders gathered together on Tuesday morning for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the indoor practice facility on the campus of Auburn University....
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