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Chamber launches 75 Years Strong Campaign, plans new facility

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is excited to share plans for its new Chamber & Community Business Center and celebrate early momentum in its 75 Years Strong capital campaign — a transformational initiative designed...

Hattie B’s to open in Auburn 

CONTRIBUTED BYHATTIE B’S AUBURN — Hattie B's Hot Chicken, the nationally renowned, Nashville-based fast-casual eatery, will open at 121 N. College St. in the former home of the historic Tiger Theater in summer 2026.  “It's a special feeling to bring Hattie B's to...

AU Vet researcher recognized for Dachshund study

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local canine health researcher and Auburn University professor Dr. Stacey Sullivan has been named one of eight semifinalists for the 2025 Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award, an esteemed honor presented by the...

Smith continues tradition of annual Mayor’s prayer breakfast

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Community leaders from Opelika and Auburn gathered at First Baptist Church in Opelika on Nov. 4 to honor and pray for newly elected Mayor Eddie Smith.The breakfast was held in the 3:16 Center on the First Baptist Church campus...