BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After an announcement at the beginning of 2026 that Red Clay Brewing Company would be closing and taking the...
Red Clay taps new owners
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Community Articles
Golf tournament raises money for ABLE movie
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Locals gathered at the Auburn University Golf Club on March 2 for the ABLE Invitational Golf Tournament, a...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Comfort food landing soon, Wild Wing Cafe to reopen in Opelika
By Alexxia Littleton FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Wild Wing Cafe will re-open its doors under new management, bringing a fresh perspective and endless...
Local NAACP Chapter hosts community town hall
BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local law enforcement leaders met with the Lee County community Monday, March 2, to answer questions and...
Opelika Public Library plans 2026 programs
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — As the Opelika Public Library announces programs for 2026, leadership is reflecting on 2025 and the community...