Community Articles

Alvarado graduates from U.S. Chamber fellowship program

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — Joel Alvarado, director of Business and Workforce Development for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program. This prestigious program...

Barrett-Simpson Inc. rebrands as BSI

CONTRIBUTED BY BSI OPELIKA — Barrett-Simpson Inc., a provider of engineering and surveying services announce its rebrand, solidifying its identity and commitment to serving clients across the southeastern U.S.As part of the rebrand, the company will officially be...

Opelika Book Festival offers chance to meet authors | Event to feature author stage, book fair, writer workshops and keynote address

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in the festival will be a Local Author Fair, The Author Stage presented by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers, writing workshops...

Waldo’s Chicken ‘n’ Beer now open in Auburn

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On Feb. 2, Waldo’s Chicken and Beer crossed the road and opened its doors at 1120 S College St in Auburn, which was previously the 19th Hole. Waldo’s pays tribute to the former restaurant by displaying an LED sign with its...