by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Korean automotive electronic system supplier DUCK IL USA will invest approximately $21 million dollars in Auburn. In a few weeks, DUCK IL USA, or DIA, will upgrade and expand its facility in the Auburn Technology...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County NAACP Branch 5038 held a Candidate Forum for the 2026 Statewide Primary Election on May 19 on Thursday, May 7, at the Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center. President of NAACP Branch...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Nearly six months after approving a sweeping yearlong moratorium on multi-unit developments and student housing projects near downtown Auburn, the Auburn City Council received updates on studies commissioned to guide future...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council’s May 5 meeting was highlighted by a series of mayoral recognitions honoring local students and community efforts, along with proclamations raising awareness for children’s mental health and ALS.Opelika High...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Letter to the Editor
OPINION —During the sheriff candidate forum [last month], Jay Jones stated more than once that the sheriff’s most important job is keeping the county safe. [On April 15], there was an illegal, previously arrested, criminal alien from Guatemala running around our...
