CONTRIBUTED BY City of Auburn AUBURN — Italian aluminum die-casting company 2A USA is expanding its manufacturing presence in Auburn with a $32 million investment, Gov. Kay Ivey and 2A USA announced last week. The Tier 1 automotive industry supplier’ s expansion will increase production capacity for casting and machining complex and large aluminum components for the heavy truck industry. The expansion will create 50 jobs. “Advanced...
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council revoked the business license of Wild Wing Cafe following a public hearing Tuesday and set a Sept. 1 hearing to consider revoking the business license of Top Shelf Alternatives, whose owners have been charged in connection with an investigation into products allegedly sold from the Geneva Street store.The two actions placed separate businesses at different stages of the city’s...
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...
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CONTRIBUTED BY City of Auburn AUBURN — Italian aluminum die-casting company 2A USA is expanding its manufacturing presence in Auburn with a $32 million investment, Gov. Kay Ivey and 2A USA announced last week. The Tier 1 automotive industry...
CONTRIBUTED BY 360 MANAGEMENT AUBURN — 360 Management, a property management firm serving the Auburn-Opelika area, announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity, including a new visual look, updated messaging and a renewed articulation of the...
Nineteen Opelika residents graduated from the latest Construction Ready training class on Aug. 7. During the 20-day adult education program, they learned skills needed to obtain and retain a living wage job in the construction industry....
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