by The Observer Staff | May 25, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY ACDD ALABAMA — The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) is accepting applications for membership. The Council identifies the most pressing needs of people with developmental disabilities in Alabama. The Council is responsible for...
by The Observer Staff | May 25, 2022 | Community
BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — 2022 is almost halfway over. The Opelika Chamber of Commerce has awarded its Small Business of the Quarter and Minority Business of the Quarter awards for the second quarter of the year. Harris Funeral Home won...
by The Observer Staff | May 25, 2022 | Community
Just over three years ago, on May 19, police officer William Buechner of Auburn was shot and killed when responding to a domestic disturbance call. He was a beloved officer, husband and father. Last weekend, May 21, marked the third year in a row that Lee County...
by The Observer Staff | May 25, 2022 | Events
By Ann Cipperlyfor the observer OPELIKA — Inspired by the newest installment of Downton Abbey in theaters this past weekend, Dani Nelson and Leif Espelund, owners of the Heritage House, offered a glimpse into the elegant life of the era with a celebratory British...
by The Observer Staff | May 25, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Alabama residents rejoiced as local businessman Walker Styron opened the first Ponko Chicken in the state of Alabama. This award-winning, Japanese Fusion, fast-casual restaurant is slated to open in Auburn in the coming weeks....
