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Springwood Hotel partially reopens following repairs

BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Springwood Hotel partially reopened on April 30 after the state fire marshal ordered the hotel to be shut down last September because of structural and safety concerns. Closure of the hotel, which is located at 1002...

OPD reports officer involved shooting

Suspect’s weapon later identified as replica handgun CONTRIBUTED BY OPD AND ALEA OPELIKA — On April 26 at approximately 9:37 p.m., Opelika Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of South Long Street regarding a domestic dispute.Responding officers encountered a...

Piecing the community together | Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers hosts puzzle contests

BY KADIE VICK FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Is there a piece of your social life missing? You might find it at one of Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers’ puzzle competitions. “You can always go to dinner, and you can always go see a movie, but being able to come together...

St. Dunstan’s to celebrate centennial with garden party

CONTRIBUTED BY ST. DUNSTAN’S AUBURN — St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church (136 E. Magnolia Ave in Auburn) will celebrate its centennial with a community garden party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. St. Dunstan’s invites the public to come enjoy the garden,...

Frozen Fun tennis tourney coming to Auburn Dec. 30

Dec 13, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Tennis enthusiasts, mark your calendars. The Frozen Fun half-day tennis tournament will be held on Saturday,...

Former AU Tiger works to help future student-athletes

Dec 13, 2023

BY EVA BIANCOFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The sound of little boys laughing filled the streets of Macon, Georgia, as Jeff Whitaker Jr. and his friends...

AU student entrepreneur’s business supports refugees

AU student entrepreneur’s business supports refugees

Dec 13, 2023

A passion for fashion and giving back BY OLIVIA RIEMENSCHNEIDER FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A senior at Auburn University is making history. The...

City of Opelika taking applications for emergency home repairs & homeownership loans

Dec 13, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THECITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika Community Development office is now taking applications for its Emergency Home...

East Ala. Civic Chorale presents Christmas concert Dec. 12

East Ala. Civic Chorale presents Christmas concert Dec. 12

Dec 11, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The East Alabama Civic Chorale, sponsored by the East Alabama Arts Association, will present its annual...

Sledge uniform, WWII artifacts on display at VRC

Sledge uniform, WWII artifacts on display at VRC

Dec 11, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn University’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) unveiled a new display featuring a World War II dress...

Miele Manufacturing to invest $657 million in Opelika

Miele Manufacturing to invest $657 million in Opelika

Dec 7, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Miele Manufacturing Inc. is set to invest an estimated $657 million and create at least 837...

Snopelika!! 2023

Snopelika!! 2023

Dec 5, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER 2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree Lighting2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree...

Opelika Christmas Parade 12-03-2023

Opelika Christmas Parade 12-03-2023

Dec 5, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER 2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree Lighting2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree...

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