BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — A local political group, Opelika-Auburn Indivisible, hosted a People’s Town Hall on April 24 at the Opelika Public Library. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for inter-action between U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (D-AL) and constituents of Alabama’s Third Congressional District.Rogers declined a public invitation to attend the event. When The Observer reached out for comment,...
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Are you a young adult looking to get your GED? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience for a specialized career? Then the Opelika Housing Authority’s YouthBuild program is the place for you.YouthBuild is an international program that helps communities by giving young adults ages 18 to 24 the chance to learn community-based, pre-apprenticeship training while helping the completing education tracks...
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — A local interior design company — L&M Design, Build, Furnish — is helping property owners cultivate spaces that represent their needs and wants.“Our passion is meeting the design, aesthetic and functional needs of our clients,” said Meghan Murphree, co-founder of L&M. “We’re not trying to push a certain aesthetic and just rehash it over and over and over. We want it to feel like [the...
BY JOHN BRICELAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — Loyal customers, family and friends joined the staff of Daniel’s Drive Inn for a 75th anniversary celebration at their restaurant on U.S. Highway 29 in Valley, Friday, Apr. 18. This iconic local landmark has been servicing the Valley area with scrambled dogs, chili burgers and a variety of signature dishes for decades after moving from its original location in Lanett. Prizes given throughout business hours,...
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Harley Thomaston has joined the organization as the Executive Assistant.Thomaston comes to the GVACC with a wealth of knowledge in leadership and the Greater Valley Area. She has spent the last five years in an administrative role for a local educational institute.She and husband Seth Thomaston live in LaFayette, have been married for 11...
BY MALLORIE MCCOYLAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — After five years in the making, the grand opening of the new Shawmut Playground and Dog Park located at 2300 12th Ave. in Valley, was held on Saturday, March 15. City of Valley representatives, along with Valley’s Parks and Recreation Director, Laurie Blount, welcomed visitors to the park at its ceremonial ribbon cutting.Following her family’s move from Paducah, Kentucky to Valley, Alabama 15 years ago,...
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BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Springwood Hotel partially reopened on April 30 after the state fire marshal ordered the hotel to be shut down last September because of structural and safety concerns. Closure of the hotel, which...
Suspect’s weapon later identified as replica handgun CONTRIBUTED BY OPD AND ALEA OPELIKA — On April 26 at approximately 9:37 p.m., Opelika Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of South Long Street regarding a domestic dispute.Responding...
BY KADIE VICK FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Is there a piece of your social life missing? You might find it at one of Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers’ puzzle competitions. “You can always go to dinner, and you can always go see a movie, but being...
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