by The Observer Staff | Jul 29, 2025 | Featured
A plaque and new signage at the Opelika train depot honors the city’s influential former mayor, the late Bobby James Freeman. PHOTOS BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The historic Opelika Train Depot, located at 1032 S. Railroad...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 29, 2025 | Community, Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — Opelika Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ali Rauch has officially earned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation, the highest professional credential in the chamber industry.Awarded by the Association of...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 29, 2025 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Korea Fuel Tech America, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operation in Auburn. The company plans to invest an additional $4 million in its facility in Auburn Technology Park South, creating 17 new jobs.Korea Fuel Tech America...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 29, 2025 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY DRIVE ELECTRIC ALABAMA SMITHS STATION — Local leaders gathered last week to celebrate the addition of a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Love’s Travel Stop in Smiths Station.Local officials joined representatives from Love’s to cut a...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 23, 2025 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — When I was growing up, I took Spanish I at Alexander City Junior High School and Spanish II at Benjamin Russell High School. I also studied Spanish at Alexander City State Junior College. I really enjoyed learning Spanish. In fact, I used to encourage my...
