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Miele celebrates assembly of 10,000th oven, range in Opelika plant

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...

Shinhwa announces $37 million expansion in Auburn

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...

Meet the new owners of Precious Cargo and Five Little Piggies

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...

Alabama Extension to host ‘Cooptastic’ backyard chicken workshop

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY WILSON ACES OPELIKA — It is time for backyard chicken owners to flock to Opelika for the two-day Cooptastic conference. Presented by Alabama Extension at Auburn University, the conference features educational content fit for small flock owners of...
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About Grow More, Give More

CONTRIBUTED BY ACES LEE COUNTY — Food insecurity is an urgent problem in Alabama. In fact, approximately 1 in 4 children face food insecurity, and...

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