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New era of hospitality breaks ground in downtown Auburn

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, the AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn had its groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its future home, right off North Gay Street in downtown Auburn. The event marked a significant milestone in the development of this upscale...

City of Opelika opens European office

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, this office serves as a strategic...

Youth Development Center hosts Pinwheels for Prevention

Event raises awareness, aims to 'stomp out child abuse' In the photos above, Auburn Police Chief Cedric Anderson (left), Capt. Tammy Booth of the Lee County Sheriff's Office (center) and Capt. John Hester of the Opelika Police Department (right) received "LCYDC...

Stinson Breads offers authentic sourdough

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After offering their scrumptious homemade breads at drop off sites and providing breads to upscale restaurants for several years, Anna Claire and Matthew Stinson recently opened Stinson Breads in downtown Opelika. Having their...

OCS Recognizes Teachers of the Year

OCS Recognizes Teachers of the Year

Jan 25, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools Board of Education recognized its 2022-23 Teachers...

Local Youth Program Prepares Next Generation

Local Youth Program Prepares Next Generation

Jan 25, 2023

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Young Leaders program is preparing local students to be figureheads of...

Her Name Is Amore

Her Name Is Amore

Jan 25, 2023

BY HANNAH LESTER AND KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Eleven years ago, the Opelika Police Department discovered the...

Eli the Barber Makes Mark on Opelika

Eli the Barber Makes Mark on Opelika

Jan 25, 2023

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For many people, their haircut is the foundation of their look. It is the beginning and end of their...

The Envy of Opelika

The Envy of Opelika

Jan 25, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Envy Salon in downtown Opelika was recently announced as the top-rated beauty salon in...

National Vitamin Company Celebrating 10 Years in Community

National Vitamin Company Celebrating 10 Years in Community

Jan 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYPHARMATIVE, LLC OPELIKA — Pharmavite, LLC, makers of Nature Made vitamins, is excited to celebrate 10 years of production and being a...

Auburn Offers Free Tax Prep Services, Spring Author Series

Auburn Offers Free Tax Prep Services, Spring Author Series

Jan 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / CYNTHIA L. LEDBETTER AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library is offering some different services to the...

Auburn Residents Invited to Get Involved

Auburn Residents Invited to Get Involved

Jan 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN — The city of Auburn is again offering opportunities for residents to learn more...

Auburn Day School Imagination Station Sets Grand Opening

Auburn Day School Imagination Station Sets Grand Opening

Jan 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN DAY SCHOOL AUBURN — Auburn Day School, Alabama’s STEM preschool, is opening the doors of its brand new ADS Imagination Station...

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