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Auburn Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local business and government leaders gathered together on Tuesday morning for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the indoor practice facility on the campus of Auburn University. Guests were treated to a...

Local agencies win top ADDY honors

CONTRIBUTED BY HERE MOLLY GIRL OPELIKA — Here Molly Girl and its sister agency, Script Marketing, took home top honors at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) — Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Montgomery Country Club. Between the...

Buy Nothing Opelika fosters sustainability

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — No Buy Opelika is a Facebook group where locals can give away items they no longer need — promoting sustainability through reducing waste. “I wanted to do something that gives back to the community, and I didn't like how...

Faith Technologies to invest $79.25 million in Opelika

BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council held a special called meeting Feb. 24 and approved a Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), authorizing tax abatements and incentives tied to a $79.25 million capital investment...

Maria Jewelers holds second annual First Responders Appreciation Sale

Maria Jewelers holds second annual First Responders Appreciation Sale

Dec 9, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Maria Jewelers is holding its second annual First Responders Weekend Appreciation Sale from Dec. 12-13 and...

Six shows, one big milestone

Six shows, one big milestone

Dec 9, 2025

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a...

OPD Chief announces intent to retire in 2026

Dec 8, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA After 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Opelika, Police Chief Shane Healey has announced he will...

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Dec 2, 2025

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As a kickoff for the upcoming Empty Bowls event, the Rocky Brook Potters are holding 12 Days of Christmas...

Auburn introduces Golesh as 33rd head football coach

Auburn introduces Golesh as 33rd head football coach

Dec 2, 2025

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Before Alex Golesh walked into Jordan-Hare Stadium to be named Auburn University’s 33rd head football coach,...

AU hoping for a fresh start with Alex Golesh

AU hoping for a fresh start with Alex Golesh

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURNUNIVERSITY AUBURN — Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn...

Commission recognizes students

Commission recognizes students

Dec 2, 2025

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Several Smiths Station High School students were recently recognized for outstanding achievements across...

Three Sixty welcomes The Dwell Team

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THREE SIXTY REAL ESTATE AUBURN — Three Sixty Real Estate is pleased to welcome realtors Lana McCurdy and Adrien Helms to its East...

Three Sixty Real Estate unveils new brand identity

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THREE SIXTY REAL ESTATE AUBURN — Three Sixty Real Estate, a trusted name in Alabama real estate for more than fifteen years, recently...

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