Community Articles

Auburn Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —  Local business and government leaders gathered together on Tuesday morning for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the indoor practice facility on the campus of Auburn University. Guests were treated to a...

Opelika launches local committee to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

OPELIKA — In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the city of Opelika recently announced the formation of the Opelika America 250 Alabama Committee. This local group will help lead the city’s planning and programming in celebration of...

Local agencies win top ADDY honors

CONTRIBUTED BY HERE MOLLY GIRL OPELIKA — Here Molly Girl and its sister agency, Script Marketing, took home top honors at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) — Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Montgomery Country Club. Between the...

Buy Nothing Opelika fosters sustainability 

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — No Buy Opelika is a Facebook group where locals can give away items they no longer need — promoting sustainability through reducing waste.  “I wanted to do something that gives back to the community, and I didn't like how...

Keep the roads safe

CONTRIBUTED BY ALEA MONTGOMERY — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging...

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