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Seohan Auto USA announces $64M expansion

CONTRIBUTED BY THECITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Seohan Auto USA, the North American manufacturing subsidiary of South Korea-based Seohan Group, announced plans to invest $64 million to expand its operations in Auburn.The construction of Plant III will support the growth of...

Opelika Public Library selected to host Pulitzer Prize Exhibition

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OPELIKA LIBRARY OPELIKA — After a highly competitive national search, Opelika Public Library is one of just 20 public libraries nationwide to host Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire, a traveling exhibition...

Dream Court brings tennis to adaptive athletes

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Before Bentlee Williams was old enough to walk, her body had already survived more than most people face in a lifetime. She had stomach surgery at two days old, complete kidney failure at a week and open-heart surgery at three...

Auburn alum turns passion for writing into new career

BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — When Derek Ellis was studying agronomy at Auburn University 20 years ago, he had no idea he’d end up an author and founder of his own publishing company. But earlier this year, he stepped away from an 18 year career in human...

Civil Air Patrol offers leadership, aerospace training, service opportunities

Civil Air Patrol offers leadership, aerospace training, service opportunities

Feb 23, 2026

Contributed By Lt. Col. Michael McEntyre EAST ALABAMA — The Civil Air Patrol, established Dec. 1, 1941, continues to serve communities nationwide...

Letter to the Editor | An appeal to the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee

Feb 17, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY KEN MCFEETERS OPINION — Please let this letter serve as my formal appeal of the decision by the Alabama Republican Party...

Brown Girls Ink authors encourage young writers

Brown Girls Ink authors encourage young writers

Feb 17, 2026

By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA — Young authors exploring the empowering world of writing, 11-year-olds Jaliyah Wilson and Mackenzie Todd have...

Grooms by Brooke pampers pets

Grooms by Brooke pampers pets

Feb 17, 2026

By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA —Pampering local furry friends, Grooms by Brooke serves local pups and pawparents by providing a range of...

Dragonfly Internet acquires Myakka Communications

Feb 17, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY DRAGONFLY INTERNET OPELIKA — Dragonfly Internet announced today the completion of its acquisition of Myakka Communications, a...

Chipped EBT cards rolling out statewide

Chipped EBT cards rolling out statewide

Feb 17, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES ALABAMA — The Alabama Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce Alabama EBT cardholders...

Ring! Ring! Your childhood is calling

Ring! Ring! Your childhood is calling

Feb 9, 2026

Dialing back smartphones By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — A group of Opelika parents were looking for ways to allow their children to stay...

Opelika Public Library director selected as advisor for national initiative

Opelika Public Library director selected as advisor for national initiative

Feb 9, 2026

OPELIKA — Rosanna McGinnis, Opelika Public Library director, along with community partner Ayanna Thomas, Elderly Nutrition Program/Senior Community...

4th Annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble

4th Annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble

Feb 9, 2026

BY The Austin 1st Foundation AUBURN-OPELIKA — Join the Austin 1st Foundation for the 4th annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble at the Lakes...

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