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Miele celebrates assembly of 10,000th oven, range in Opelika plant

CONTRIBUTED BY city of opelika OPELIKA — Just a little over one year after launching production, Miele Manufacturing Inc. has reached a significant milestone: the assembly of its 10,000th oven and range. The achievement marks a remarkable first year for the young...

Shinhwa announces $37 million expansion in Auburn

CONTRIBUTED BY city of AUBURN AUBURN — Shinhwa Auto USA Corporation announced today that it will invest an additional $37 million in its manufacturing operation in Auburn. “Shinhwa is once more growing its operations in Auburn, proving yet again that our city is...

Meet the new owners of Precious Cargo and Five Little Piggies

BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 7, Mallorie Ray and Ashton Smith became the new owners of Precious Cargo and Five Little Piggies, opening the doors in downtown Opelika. With five young girls between the two of them, they said seeing the doors...

Alabama Extension to host ‘Cooptastic’ backyard chicken workshop

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY WILSON ACES OPELIKA — It is time for backyard chicken owners to flock to Opelika for the two-day Cooptastic conference. Presented by Alabama Extension at Auburn University, the conference features educational content fit for small flock owners of...

The Maker and Merchant to combine stores, relocate to expanded mall location

The Maker and Merchant to combine stores, relocate to expanded mall location

Feb 11, 2025

BY DEREK LAND FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Maker and Merchant plans to expand in the Auburn Mall by combining its two separate stores into one. The...

LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS OF NEW PHONE SCAM

LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS OF NEW PHONE SCAM

Jan 28, 2025

LEE COUNTY (January 27, 2025) – The Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is warning citizens of a new phone scam targeting families of recently...

2025 tax filing season starts as IRS begins accepting tax returns; taxpayers have many options for help

2025 tax filing season starts as IRS begins accepting tax returns; taxpayers have many options for help

Jan 28, 2025

WASHINGTON — On Monday, the Internal Revenue Service opened the 2025 tax filing season and is now accepting and processing federal...

Celebrating a century

Celebrating a century

Jan 28, 2025

BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — This past December loved ones gathered to celebrate Mrs. Juanita Patrick’s 100th birthday. An...

It’s that time again — Girl Scout Cookies now on sale

It’s that time again — Girl Scout Cookies now on sale

Jan 22, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH ALABAMA LEE COUNTY — Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing. The 2025 cookie lineup includes the full spread...

MLK Day News, Features

MLK Day News, Features

Jan 22, 2025

Scenes from Dream Day 2025 MLK Dream on the Move Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Group hosted the 9th Annual Dr. Martin...

Brrrrrrr! Polar Plungers dive in for Special Olympics

Brrrrrrr! Polar Plungers dive in for Special Olympics

Jan 22, 2025

Stokes murder trial set for Feb. 3

Stokes murder trial set for Feb. 3

Jan 21, 2025

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Two men accused of murder in October 2023 are set to go to trial on Feb. 3 following a Jan. 15...

Colley, Copelan sworn in as new judges

Colley, Copelan sworn in as new judges

Jan 21, 2025

Retiring District Judges Russell Bush and Bill English administered the Oaths of Office for two new county judges on Jan. 17.Pictured below right ,...

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