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Buc-ee’s to Host Hiring Event Feb. 20-22

CONTRIBUTED BYRACHEL AUSTIN AUBURN  — Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain of country stores and gas stations, is looking for smiling faces to join its team in Auburn, Alabama. Buc-ee’s Auburn will bring 250 new jobs to the area with starting pay ranging between $17...

Machen McChesney Announces Advancements

CONTRIBUTED BYMACHEN MCCHESNEY AUBURN — Machen McChesney, one of the region's leading CPA and business advisory firms, announced that Michael D. Machen, CPA, CVA, has been named the firm’s new managing partner. “It has been my privilege for 14 years to serve as...

SBA Adds Counties to Alabama Disaster Declaration for Jan. 12 Severe Storms

CONTRIBUTED TO U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION *UPDATE: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will temporarily close its Business Recovery Centers in Autauga and Dallas counties in Alabama on Thursday, Feb. 16, due to inclement weather. The...

OTC’s Black History Showcase Kicks Off Feb. 17

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA THEATRE COMPANY OPELIKA  — The second annual Black History Showcase produced by NAACP-Act/So, R.E.A.C.H. Ministries and Opelika Theatre Company (OTC) kicks off this weekend, Feb. 17 through 19, with an amazing local and national talent...