by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Community, Events, Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Locals gathered at the Auburn University Golf Club on March 2 for the ABLE Invitational Golf Tournament, a community fundraiser supporting the upcoming feature film ABLE, set to begin production in the Auburn-Opelika area in 2026....
by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY city of opelika OPELIKA — Just a little over one year after launching production, Miele Manufacturing Inc. has reached a significant milestone: the assembly of its 10,000th oven and range. The achievement marks a remarkable first year for the young...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY city of AUBURN AUBURN — Shinhwa Auto USA Corporation announced today that it will invest an additional $37 million in its manufacturing operation in Auburn. “Shinhwa is once more growing its operations in Auburn, proving yet again that our city is...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 7, Mallorie Ray and Ashton Smith became the new owners of Precious Cargo and Five Little Piggies, opening the doors in downtown Opelika. With five young girls between the two of them, they said seeing the doors...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF LEE COUNYT DISTRICT ATTORNEY LEE COUNTY — Lee County leaders have announced a new collaborative initiative aimed at reducing drug offender recidivism, addressing case backlog and connecting individuals struggling with addiction to...
