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Auburn Public Library announces exciting developments

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Public Library seeks community photos for America 250 Timeline project In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the Auburn Public Library invites community members to help tell Auburn’s...

College student crafts cottage food business after extension training

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA EXTENSION AUBURN — Baking has been a lifelong passion for Elizabeth Belcher. “Growing up, we did Saturday morning breakfasts with my grandpa, and he always baked his own bread,” Belcher said. “I think I baked my first cake when I was 7...

Street Corner Jam brings music to downtown Opelika

BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A new weekly summer music event is set to bring musicians and community members together in downtown Opelika, creating a laid-back space for live performances and connection.The Street Corner Jam, created by Cody Foote and his...

Letter to the Editor: Character Council encourages community to be kind

OPINION — The Envision Opelika Foundation has partnered with the Opelika Character Council since 2007 to emphasize and recognize good character across the community. Local businesses, organizations, city government and schools play key roles in this initiative. Since...

Community Calendar | Week of April 6, 2026

Community Calendar | Week of April 6, 2026

Apr 5, 2026

LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....

Why the world feels smaller when we explore it together

Why the world feels smaller when we explore it together

Apr 5, 2026

BY ALI RAUCHPRESIDENT & CEOOPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION — At the Opelika Chamber, our work has always been about building...

Overtures Over Opelika

Overtures Over Opelika

Mar 31, 2026

Seven years of songs, seven unforgettable weekends We hope you enjoy this slidesow of photos from the 2026 Opelika Songwriter's Festival

Bark in the Park

Bark in the Park

Mar 31, 2026

Opelika resident attends annual memorial march

Opelika resident attends annual memorial march

Mar 30, 2026

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, stories of courage, sacrifice and enduring patriotism continue to connect past...

St. Duns Buns donates funds to local organizations

St. Duns Buns donates funds to local organizations

Mar 30, 2026

THE DAILY BREAD PROJECT — A newly formed community supported food outreach serving the Opelika-Auburn areas. Meals are prepared and plated, food...

Annual Taste of the Town scheduled April 28

Annual Taste of the Town scheduled April 28

Mar 23, 2026

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With the area’s best restaurants serving a variety of scrumptious dishes, the annual Taste of the Town...

Opelika Chamber President & CEO Ali Rauch Appointed to Business Council of Alabama Board of Directors

Mar 17, 2026

OPELIKA, AL, [March 17, 2026] -The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that President and CEO Ali Rauch has been appointed to the Board...

Letter to the Editor: Pens rebuttal

Mar 10, 2026

OPINION — I am writing to address several serious inaccuracies in Stephanie Smith’s Feb. 5, 2026 article about the Alabama High School...

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