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MELT restaurant brings legendary sandwiches to Auburn

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Since a local family opened a MELT franchise last month in Auburn, located at 1800 Samford Trace Court, Suite 240, the community response has been positive.Owner Operator Laura Huddleston said, “We are now at 100% normal business...

Cities of Auburn, Opelika host festivities this weekend

‘Burger Wars’ among three events in downtown Opelika on Saturday CONTRIBUTED BY HERITAGE HOUSE OPELIKA — Opelika will host three events downtown on Saturday, June 8, with rolling starts to maximize a day full of family friendly fun.Opelika Main Street will host...

Show’s end is just the beginning for local MasterChef Junior

Cooking prodigy Bryson McGlynn discusses TV experience Lee County pre-teen Bryson McGlynn, aka Cheese Curd, beat out dozens of aspiring young cooks for the honor of competing on national television on Season 9 of FOX’s MasterChef Junior, then he out-cooked 11 other...

Hat’s off to the 2024 graduates!

We have so many photos from this year's graduation ceremonies. We have included links where photos can be viewed and in some cases - purchased. Auburn High School - Photos by John Hillsman...

Lee County Decides Against Funding Program

Lee County Decides Against Funding Program

Jul 15, 2021

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Lee County Commission opted not to join the National Association of Counties “Investing in Alabama...

Opelika Celebrates Youth Incarceration Prevention Program’s Successful Year

Opelika Celebrates Youth Incarceration Prevention Program’s Successful Year

Jul 15, 2021

By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer With work and dedication, Opelika has made a difference in the lives of teenagers and young adults. The...

Opelika State of Emergency Terminated

Opelika State of Emergency Terminated

Jul 8, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Following Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement yesterday that the state of emergency for the state of Alabama...

Lee County to Receive $32 Million, the Question is How to Spend It

Lee County to Receive $32 Million, the Question is How to Spend It

Jul 7, 2021

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The American Rescue Plan has designated recovery funds around the nation to help states recover from the...

Big Blue Crawfish Serves It Up Cajun Style

Big Blue Crawfish Serves It Up Cajun Style

Jul 7, 2021

BY EMERY LAYFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER Clint Rogers is originally from Moss Point, Mississippi, a small town on the Gulf Coast. When Rogers was 13, he...

United Way of Lee County Taking Donations for Tallapoosa Girls Ranch

Jul 7, 2021

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM United Way of Lee County is taking donations to support the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch, following a...

Gov. Ivey Ends State of Emergency

Gov. Ivey Ends State of Emergency

Jul 7, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Gov. Kay Ivey ended Alabama’s state of emergency today that first went into effect on March 13, 2020,...

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Cleaned Up

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Cleaned Up

Jul 6, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council amended the short-term rental zoning policy Tuesday night to define a...

Point Broadband is relocating headquarters to Opelika

Jul 6, 2021

By Michelle KeyPublisherPoint Broadband of Alabama, LLC has decided to relocate its headquarters to Opelika. The city council voted to approve an...

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