CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street has named Red Clay Brewing Company as the 2024 Downtown Business of the Year. The award was presented on Feb. 19 at the State of the City event hosted by the Opelika Chamber.Since opening its doors in 2015, Red Clay Brewing Company has played a pivotal role in shaping the vibrant food, beverage and entertainment scene in downtown Opelika. Founded by Kerry McGinnis, Stephen Harle...
Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading northward from Mobile and New Orleans, and this weekend offers the chance to enjoy the festivities locally.Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” and is celebrated in the days and weeks leading up to the Easter commemoration of Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten Season. Since chosen by the...
Stopped train delays first responders, CSX unresponsive to city's concerns BY ANITA STIEFEL, EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to Opelika Police Lt. Ben Jones, on Feb. 14 at 12:13 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call about an individual in distress at a residence located in the 3100 block of Plainsman Loop.Two OPD officers received the call for service. The first officer who responded was traveling west on 1st Avenue and noticed...
BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered his final State of the City address Feb. 19 before a large crowd at The Southerly event center. Fuller is Opelika’s longest-serving mayor, elected in 2004 and re-elected to five consecutive terms. But he announced last year that he would not seek another term this fall.“The greatest privilege of my life has been serving as your mayor for the past 21 years,” said...
BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 21, the city of Opelika unveiled a new historic marker for the former J.W. Darden High School at 601 S. Fourth St. in Opelika, in front of what is now the Head Start Center.The unveiling ceremony started with an invocation by Bishop Larry Tolbert and an introduction by Mayor Gary Fuller explaining the history of J.W. Darden High and it’s end due to integration.“There’s a lot of history on this...
Multipurpose covered athletic complex comes in under budget at $5.9 million BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education recently approved a $5.9 million multipurpose covered athletic complex at Smiths Station High School.The Board approved a bid in the amount of $5,890,000 to Beasley Construction Services Inc. The board had initially budgeted $6 million for the facility, but it is projected to cost county...
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CONTRIBUTED BY AARP FOUNDATION EAST ALABAMA — AARP The Magazine recognized the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® Awards, celebrating 2024’s standout films and TV shows that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience.For more than two...
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — Joel Alvarado, director of Business and Workforce Development for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program. This...
CONTRIBUTED BY BSI OPELIKA — Barrett-Simpson Inc., a provider of engineering and surveying services announce its rebrand, solidifying its identity and commitment to serving clients across the southeastern U.S.As part of the rebrand, the company...
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