CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABAMA— Customers in the 334 area code region will be required to begin 10-digit dialing Jan. 23, 2026. This...
10-Digit dialing for 334 area code to begin Jan. 23
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Community Articles
Reduce, reuse, recycle
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Encouraging residents to reduce waste, the Auburn Recycling Center helps locals preserve the environment...
Let’s talk about it – The current political landscape
BY LATICIA T. SMITH OPINION — We are [several] days into the new year and it’s hard to get excited when there are so many scary things...
2026 Lee County Public Policy Agenda: Advancing a strong East Alabama
BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Three regional chambers of commerce have partnered to present a unified voice for the local business community...
Auburn-Opelika tourism welcomes new communications specialist
CONTRIBUTED BY AO TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — Auburn-Opelika Tourism has announced the hiring of Mari Lott as communications specialist, a role she...
Auburn-Opelika Tourism grows its Volunteer AO Program
CONTRIBUTED BY AO TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — Volunteer AO is Auburn–Opelika Tourism’s (AOT) volunteer program that gives area residents a chance to...
UAB Health System appoints Terri Poe to new chief nursing executive role
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — UAB Health System recently announced the appointment of Terri Poe, formerly of Opelika, as its inaugural Chief...
Kreher Preserve & Nature Center opens 2026 camp registration
BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Registration is now open for spring and summer camps at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC),...
Sometimes all it takes is hearing ‘Why Not’
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER “I’ve had moms literally break down in tears because their child had never been able to get a full haircut...