by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Last week, local Baxter leadership notified city of Opelika officials that the company planned to stop production at its manufacturing plant in Opelika. This news will impact nearly 500 employees. Baxter...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA TRACTOR SUPPLY OPELIKA — Tractor Supply announced last week the completion of a remodel of the entire store at its Opelika location that will transform the shopping experience for local customers. The store is now home to a new, extensive...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Community
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — In the ever-evolving landscape of the American housing market, one company stands out for its rapid rise to prominence and its unwavering commitment to excellence: Evermore Homes. Formerly known as American...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Community, Featured
The inside of The Gallery is undergoing repairs due to a July 2022 fire that forced the business to close. BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Debbie Purves, owner of The Gallery, suffered through a challenging situation a year...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY JAMIE BABECKA / THE WILBUR GROUP AUBURN — Birmingham-based program management firm HPM has been named a 2023 Project Achievement Award winner by the South Atlantic Chapter of Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). The firm was recognized...