Community Articles

Great Futures Gala Supports Next Generation of Leaders

BY VANESSA ECHOLS FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA —The Boys & Girls Clubs of East Alabama recently celebrated its premiere fundraising event of the year with its Great Futures Gala at the Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn on May 7. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders and...

Opelika Chamber Celebrates 20 Under 40 Service Project Completion at LCYDC

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the completion of the 2025-2026 20 Under 40 class service project at the Lee County Youth Development Center with an official ribbon cutting ceremony...

Korean manufacturer DUCK IL Industries announces $21M investment in Auburn

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN  AUBURN — The Korean automotive electronic system supplier DUCK IL USA will invest approximately $21 million dollars in Auburn. In a few weeks, DUCK IL USA, or DIA, will upgrade and expand its facility in the Auburn Technology...

Candidates address voters at Lee County NAACP forum

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County NAACP Branch 5038 held a Candidate Forum for the 2026 Statewide Primary Election on May 19 on Thursday, May 7, at the Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center.  President of NAACP Branch...